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

Lee A. Wilkinson (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2016
288 Seiten
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-78450-250-8 (ISBN)

Infos

This updated edition is the definitive guide to practical, evidence-based approaches to the assessment and diagnosis of ASD in schools. Bridging the research to practice gap, this award-winning book shows education professionals and clinicians how to identify school-aged children with ASD and carry out appropriate interventions.

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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.

Autor

Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD, is a nationally certified and licensed school psychologist, chartered psychologist, registered psychologist, and certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Dr Wilkinson provides consultation services and best practice guidance to school systems, agencies, advocacy groups, and professionals on a wide variety of topics related to children and youth with autism spectrum conditions. He is also a university educator and school psychology trainer. His research and professional writing has focused primarily on behavioral consultation and therapy, and evidence-based practice in assessment and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder. He has published numerous journal articles on these subjects both in the US and internationally.

Inhalt

Acknowledgements. Preface. Foreword. 1. Introduction and Overview. 2. Best Practice in Screening. 3. Best Practice in Assessment. 4. Case Examples. 5. Best Practice in Evidence-Based Intervention. 6. Best Practice in Special Education. 7. Future Directions in Research and Practice. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Glossary. References. Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.11.2016
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 150 x 150 mm
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Pädagogische Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Persönlichkeitsstörungen
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
• Schlagworte: Advocacy • ASC • ASD • autism spectrum condition • Autism spectrum disorder • Case Studies • Counsellors • Diagnosis • DSM-5 • education psychology • high-functioning • NASEN Award • Next Generation Indie Book Award • Parents • Plan • Sen • Special Needs • Teachers • Treatment
• ISBN-10: 1-78450-250-2 / 1784502502
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78450-250-8 / 9781784502508