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This authoritative resource, now thoroughly revised for DSM-5, has set the standard for the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Leading experts demonstrate how to craft a scientifically grounded profile of each child’s strengths and difficulties, make a formal diagnosis, and use assessment data to guide individualised intervention in clinical and school settings. Chapters review state-of-the-art instruments and approaches for evaluating specific areas of impairment in ASD and co-occurring emotional and behavioural disorders. Considerations in working with children of different ages are highlighted. With a primary focus on children, several chapters also address assessment of adolescents and adults.
New to This Edition
• Chapter on key implications of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, plus related updates throughout the volume.
• Chapter on advances in early identification (ages 0–3).
• Chapter with in-depth case examples illustrating the evaluation decision-making process and common diagnostic challenges.
• Chapters on pseudo science (including strategies for advising parents) and future directions in the field.
• Current assessment data, numerous new and revised measures, and cutting-edge screening approaches.
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"Masterfully crafted and methodically detailed—a comprehensive package for clinicians and school-based student support services personnel. Each chapter provides rich detail regarding the associated features of ASD, and, more importantly, offers best-practice assessment strategies. Practitioners will find the book highly valuable for bridging research to practice, while researchers will appreciate the level of detail. I look forward to incorporating this text into two of my graduate courses."
- Frank J. Sansosti, PhD, School Psychology Program, Kent State University
"In one neat, comprehensive package, here is just about everything you need to know about assessment of autism. Autism is an exceedingly complex disorder and the field is grappling with many questions about how to quantify, qualify, and understand it. The editors have assembled an impressive roster of contributors, who both describe how to conduct assessments and address current issues and debates. This is an outstanding, thorough resource for practitioners, researchers, educators, and students."
- Laura Schreibman, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, San Diego
"A rich resource for researchers and practitioners involved in the diagnosis and assessment of individuals with ASD. Written in a scholarly yet accessible manner, the book highlights the individuality and humanity of children with autism and provides state-of-the art strategies for assessing multiple dimensions of their functioning. It succeeds in increasing understanding of these complex and intriguing disorders and would be a terrific addition to courses on developmental disabilities."
- Alice S. Carter, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston
"This unique resource comprehensively reviews the science and practice of assessment of children with autism spectrum disorders. The list of editors and authors reads like a 'who's who' of the autism field. This book will be an invaluable resource for graduate students and trainees in psychology, psychiatry, speech pathology, and education. It will also serve as a wonderful reference for experienced researchers and practitioners."
- Tony Charman, PhD, Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, UCL Institute of Child Health, London, UK
"This remarkable book provides a comprehensive guide to assessment of individuals on the spectrum, across the continuum of development. The extensively updated second edition includes a detailed overview of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and their application. Much more than an inventory of measurement tools (although for the interested reader, the full range of relevant measures are reviewed in exquisite detail), the book explores both the art and science of using psychometric assessment to understand the diversity of abilities and needs of individuals on the spectrum. The contributors also offer rich insights about intervention in clinical and educational settings and address such important contemporary issues as the cognitive potential of minimally verbal individuals and the importance of understanding sex differences. A vital, in-depth reference for anyone involved in assessing ASD and its complex comorbidities."
- Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, MD, Division Director, Developmental Pediatrics; Professor, Department of Pediatrics; and Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Chair in Autism, University of Alberta, Canada
"Goldstein and Ozonoff have assembled an excellent compendium of cutting-edge information on assessment of people with ASD. Each chapter contributes a layer of knowledge applicable to basic and complex assessment issues. I will definitely keep this volume close at hand for my own clinical practice and as an essential training guide."
- Catherine E. Rice, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Director, Emory Autism Center, Emory University School of Medicine
"This is an exceptionally well-written book regarding assessment of children and youth who may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)….It was the authors’ intent in this [second] edition to emphasize valid and reliable methods of assessing this complex and often difficult-to-understand condition, and they succeeded in doing so. It is an excellent addition to professional bookshelves. Essential. Graduate students, faculty, and practitioners."
- Choice Reviews
"This is a monumental, scholarly addition to the field of autism research, evaluation, and assessment—a home-run by any measure. This comprehensive book brings us up-to-date with the most recent research findings, evaluation and assessment tools, and practical application strategies for implementing treatment interventions across a variety of client populations. Timely and informative, it is an excellent resource for those interested in keeping up with the most valid and reliable evaluation and assessment methods for such a complex developmental condition. *****!”"
- Doody's Review Service
