Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools

Fully updated to reflect DSM-5 and current assessment tools, procedures and research, this award-winning book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to identifying, assessing, and treating children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in school settings.

Integrating current research evidence with theory and best-practice, the book will support school-based professionals in a number of key areas including:

• screening and assessing children and youth with high-functioning autism spectrum conditions
• identifying evidence-based interventions and practices
• developing and implementing comprehensive educational programs
• providing family support and accessing community resources
• promoting special needs advocacy.

Illustrative case examples, a glossary of terms and helpful checklists and forms make this the definitive resource for identifying and implementing interventions for pupils with ASD.

Table of Contents

Preface.

1. Introduction and Overview.
2. Best Practice in Screening.
3. Best Practice in Assessment.
4. Case Examples.
5. Best Practice in Treatment and Intervention.
6. Best Practice in Special Education.
7. Future Directions in Research and Practice.

Appendix A. DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria.

Appendix B. IDEA Disability Categories.

Appendix C. ASD Assessment Worksheet.

Appendix D. ASD Observation Checklist.

Appendix E. Evidence-Based Interventions.

Appendix F. Sample IEP Goals and Objectives. Index to Best Practice Guidelines.

Glossary of Terms.

About the Author.

References.