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Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: Assessment, Diagnosis... & More!
Contributor(s): Doyle, Barbara T. (Author), Iland, Emily Doyle (Author)
ISBN: 1932565078     ISBN-13: 9781932565072
Publisher: Future Horizons
OUR PRICE:   $31.46  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: January 2004
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Annotation: Guiding readers step-by-step through the complex of symptoms, definitions, assessments and diagnoses of the variety of autism spectrum disorders, the authors provide practical strategies to improve the assessment process and help the child or adult deal with the stress of the evaluations.
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychopathology - General
- Psychology | Developmental - Child
- Psychology | Assessment, Testing & Measurement
Dewey: 618.928
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.5" W x 10.9" (2.50 lbs) 462 pages
 
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Awarded the Exceptional Parent Symbol of Excellence

This extremely comprehensive book goes step-by-step through the symptoms, definitions, assessments, and diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The authors describe ASD in terms of the parents, teachers, the school system, medical professionals, adult service providers, and private agencies involved. In addition to revealing what parents and professional can expect, this book also provides practical strategies to improve the assessment process and help the child or adult deal with the stress of the evaluations. Finally, they tackle the controversial issues surrounding the causes of ASD and available treatment options.

Helpful sections include:

  • Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • The Diagnostic Process
  • Characteristics of ASD
  • The Role of the School System
  • The Role of the Parent

    • And so much more


    Contributor Bio(s): Iland, Emily Doyle: - Iland is the mother of Tom (who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder). She is paving a path to support her son in educational and social settings. She now actively advocates for professionals, families and children, sharing her knowledge and experience to support and inspire others. She is working on a variety of projects and is the California Representative of the Universtiy of Minnesota's Yes I Can Program for Social Inclusion.Doyle, Barbara T.: - Doyle is a Special Education professional with 32 years of experience in developmental disability services. She is a consultant in private practice, who is well known for her practical and positive approaches to addressing the needs of children and adults with disabilities, specializing in ASD.