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 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 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.