Description
Product ID: | 9781785927041 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools, Second Edition |
Authors: | Author: Lee A. Wilkinson |
Page Count: | 288 |
Subjects: | Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Teaching of autistic students |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This updated edition is the definitive guide to practical, evidence-based approaches to the assessment and diagnosis of ASD in schools. Bridging the research to practice gap, this award-winning book shows education professionals and clinicians how to identify school-aged children with ASD and carry out appropriate interventions. 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. |
Imprint Name: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Publisher Name: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2016-11-21 |