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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 CRITERIA
Contents:
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
Summary: "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
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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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