Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders : a lifespan perspective
By: Gallo, Donald P.
Publisher: Chichester Wiley-Blackwell 2010Description: xi, 186 p. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780470749234.Subject(s): AUTISM | DIAGNOSIS | DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIAItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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"The past decade has seen a tremendous increase in the number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders - and not just young children. [This book] is the first of its kind to provide authoritative information for professionals on how to appropriately evaluate and diagnose these disorders in individuals of all ages." - BOOK JACKET
A brief look at the history of autism
The importance of the autism referral
How to conduct the evaluation
Information to gather at the outset of the evaluation
Diagnostic criteria for the autism spectrum disorders
The main problem areas of autism : social impairment
The main problem areas of autism : language impairment
The main problem areas of autism : behavioral concerns
Additional questions to be asked when interviewing teens
Additional questions to be asked when interviewing adults
Other important factors to take into consideration
Differential diagnosis through the lifespan
Feedback for the patient and family/parents
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