Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment (eBook)

CELINE A. SAULNIER, PhD, worked in the Yale Child Study Center's Autism Program for nearly a decade. Then, she joined the faculty at Emory University's School of Medicine and the Marcus Autism Center. Currently, she owns her own company, Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Consulting Services. PAMELA E. VENTOLA, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Yale Child Study Center and leads the Rare Disease and Pediatric Center of Excellence at Cogstate, supporting industry-sponsored clinical trials. She also has extensive clinical and research experience with diagnostic, developmental, and neuropsychological assessments with individuals with ASD across the life span.

Series Preface

Acknowledgments

One: Overview

Diagnostic Criteria

Severity Levels

Clinical Specifiers

Symptom Expression across the Spectrum

References

Two: Assessment of Developmental and Cognitive Skills

Selecting Instruments

Developmental and Early Cognitive Measures

Measures of Cognition and Intelligence in School-age Individuals and Adults

Measures of Nonverbal Intelligence

Neuropsychological Assessments

Qualitative Observations

Summary

References

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Three: Speech, Language, and Communication Assessment

Receptive Language

Expressive Language

Pragmatic Language/Social Communication

Stages of Language Development

Formulation of Findings

Summary

References

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Four: Assessment of Adaptive Behavior, Executive Functioning, and Behavioral Regulation Skills

Assessment of Adaptive Behavior

Assessment of Executive Functioning

Assessment of Behavioral Regulation Skills

Summary

References

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Five: Developmental History and Record Review

Clinical Interview

Methods of Collecting Information on Current and Historical Presentation

Summary

References

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Six: Direct Diagnostic Assessment

Screening Measures for Risk of ASD

Diagnostic Rating Scales

Direct Diagnostic Assessment

Consideration for First-time Diagnostic Evaluations with Adolescents and Adults

Direct Measures of Autism Symptomatology

Options for Remote/Telehealth Diagnostic Assessments for ASD

Summary

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Seven: Diagnostic Differentials and Co-occurring Conditions

Intellectual Disability

Communication Disorders

Learning Disabilities

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Anxiety Disorders

Depression & Mood Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Tic Disorders and Tourette's Disorder

Psychiatric Conditions in Adulthood

Summary

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Eight: Catching the Misdiagnosed, Late Diagnosed, and Missed for Diagnosis

Factors Related to Racial, Ethnic, Socioeconomic, and Geographical Disparities

Factors Related to Sex Differences in ASD Symptomatology

Factors Related to Gender and Sexual Identity Development

Factors Related to Subtle or Complex Symptom Expression

Summary

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Nine: Preparing for Transition to Adulthood

IDEA and Transition Planning

Assessments Supporting the Transition Process

Needs to Consider for Adulthood

Job Coaching and Vocational Training

Academic Accommodations and Modifications

Life Skills and Life Coaching/Mentoring

Transitional and College-Preparation Programs

References

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Ten: Diagnostic Formulations & Case Conceptualizations

Providing Feedback of Results

The Written Report

Case Samples

Case Sample 1: Initial Diagnosis--Toddler

Case Sample 2: Re-Evaluation : School-Aged Child WithComplex Presentation

Case Sample 3: Initial Diagnosis: Adult Female

Chapter Summary

About the Authors

Author Index

Subject Index