A Best practice guide to assesment and intervention for autism and asperger syndrome in schools /

Wilkinson, Lee A.

A Best practice guide to assesment and intervention for autism and asperger syndrome in schools / Lee A. Wilkinson. - London : Jessica Kingley Publishers, 2010. - 208 p.: 23cm

Includes bibliographic references and index

Ch. 1 Introduction and overview -- Ch. 2 Best practice in screening -- Ch. 3 Best practice in assessment -- Ch. 4 Case examples : Jeremy and Sally -- Ch. 5 Best practice for intervention and treatment -- Ch. 6 Best practice in special needs education -- Ch. 7 Future directions and conclusion -- Frequently asked questions (FAQ) -- Glossary of terms -- Glossary of acronyms -- App. A The autism spectrum quotient - children`s version (AQ-child) -- App. B Childhood autism spectrum test (CAST) -- App. C ASD assessment worksheet -- App. D ASD observation checklist -- App. E IDEA disability categories -- App. F A summary of DSM-IV-TR criteria -- App. G Sample IEP goals and objectives -- App. H Resources for further information

"This best practice guide offers a balance of conceptual, practical, and empirical information designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap in identifying, assessing, and treating school-aged children with autism-related conditions. With illustrative case studies, FAQs, quick reference boxes, a best practice index, and a glossary, this accessible guide will appeal to teachers, counselors, psychologists, social work practitioners, administrators, and graduate students, as well as parents."--BOOK JACKET.


English

978-1-84905-811-7


Autism in children--Diagnosis
Autistic children--Education
Autistic children--Services for

371.94 W65b