| A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools Contributor(s): Wilkinson, Lee A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1785927043 ISBN-13: 9781785927041 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Education | Special Education - General - Medical | Pediatrics |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2016022423 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.85 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wilkinson, Lee: - Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD, is a scientist, researcher, and practitioner. He is a certified school psychologist, chartered educational psychologist, chartered scientist, and certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. He is also a university educator and teaches graduate courses in psychological assessment, clinical intervention, and child and adolescent psychopathology at Nova Southeastern University, Florida.Wilkinson, Lee A.: - Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD, is a scientist, researcher, and practitioner. He is a certified school psychologist, chartered educational psychologist, chartered scientist, and certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. He is also a university educator and teaches graduate courses in psychological assessment, clinical intervention, and child and adolescent psychopathology at Nova Southeastern University, Florida. |