A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools, Second Edition

AWARD-WINNING FINALIST IN THE “EDUCATION/ACADEMIC”CATEGORY OF THE 2017 BEST BOOK AWARDS   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 supports school-based professionals in a number of key areas including:
screening and assessing children and youth on the autism spectrum identifying evidence-based interventions and practicesdeveloping and implementing comprehensive educational programsproviding family support and accessing community resourcespromoting special needs advocacyIllustrative case examples, a glossary of terms and helpful checklists and forms make this the definitive resource for identifying and implementing interventions for children and youth with ASD.

This volume provides an up-to-date view of the status of the field that will guide practitioners in the selection, use, and interpretation of evidence-based assessment tools and intervention strategies for students with ASD. Each chapter features a consolidated and integrative description of best practice assessment and intervention/treatment approaches for children and youth with ASD. It brings the topics of assessment and intervention together in a single authoritative resource guide consistent with recent advances in evidence-based practice.

This Guide is intended to meet the needs of school-based professionals such as school psychologists, counselors, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, counselors, social workers, administrators, and both general and special education teachers. Parents, advocates, and community-based professionals will also find this guide a valuable and informative resource.
“A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools” has been selected as an Award Finalist in the “Education/Academic” category of the 2017 Best Book Awards.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2016
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1785927043
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785927041
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.91 x 0.79 x 8.9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #705,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #139 in Popular Psychology Reference #165 in Medical Psychology Reference #581 in Children’s Autism Spectrum
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