Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders A

Identifying autism disorders throughout the entire lifespan rather than simply childhood Examines the full lifespan rather than just childhood autism Aimed at both Medical and Mental Health professionals Includes an in depth look at the entire diagnostic process

Donald P. Gallo is a psychologist poor Kaiser-Permatnente's Autism Spectrum Disinters Diagnostic Service in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Dr Gallo is board certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and maintains a private practice in Woodland Hills, Calilbrnia.

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
About the Author	p. xv
A Brief Look at the History of Autism	p. 1
The Importance of the Autism Referral	p. 5
How to Conduct the Evaluation	p. 17
Information to Gather at the Outset of the Evaluation	p. 33
Diagnostic Criteria for the Autism Spectrum Disorders	p. 39
The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Social Impairment	p. 45
The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Language Impairment	p. 61
The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Behavioral Concerns	p. 79
Additional Questions to be Asked when Interviewing Teens	p. 87
Additional Questions to be Asked when Interviewing Adults	p. 97
Other Important Factors to Take into Consideration	p. 105
Differential Diagnosis through the Lifespan	p. 117
Feedback for the Patient and Family/Parents	p. 143
Sample Copy of My Questionnaire	p. 151
Sample Copies of Reports	p. 157
References	p. 179
Index	p. 181
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Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders A Lifespan Perspective

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