Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment

With autism spectrum disorders (ASD)on the rise, there is an urgent need for health practitioners to learn about the nature, course, assessment, and diagnosis of the various ASDs. This book addresses the main domains of assessment, defines the purpose of the assessment, suggests test instruments, and includes user-friendly features such as "Don't Forget," "Rapid Reference" boxes and "Test Yourself" questions at the end of each chapter. Mental health practitioners will be equipped with all the information they need to utilize the varied assessments frequently employed in an autism evaluation.

Celine A. Saulnier, PhD, is the Clinical Director for Research at the Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and Assistant Professor in the Division of Autism and Related Disorders, Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She has conducted hundreds of nationwide workshops on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Pamela E. Ventola, PhD, is on the faculty at the Yale Child Study Center, Autism Program. Dr. Ventola has vast experience conducting psychological assessments on children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Her current research focuses on neuropsychological processes in children with autism. Dr. Ventola has written numerous scholarly journal articles and book chapters on developmental disabilities.