Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, First Edition

Sam Goldstein, PhD, is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Utah and Affiliate Research Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. He is a clinical neuropsychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. Dr. Goldstein is Editor in Chief of the Journal of Attention Disorders and is on the editorial boards of six journals. His publications include 26 texts, numerous book chapters, and peer-reviewed research articles. With Jack A. Naglieri, he is the author of the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales. Jack A. Naglieri, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at George Mason University and Senior Research Scientist at the Devereux Foundation’s Institute for Clinical Training and Research. He is a Fellow of Division 16 of the American Psychological Association and recipient of its 2001 Senior Scientist Award. Dr. Naglieri’s recent research includes specific learning disability eligibility determination, cognitive assessment and interventions, and measurement of psychopathology and resilience. He is the author of more than 250 publications, including a number of tests. Sally Ozonoff, PhD, is Endowed Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the M.I.N.D. Institute at the University of California, Davis. Her current research focuses on onset patterns in autism, very early identification, and risk factors for autistic regression. Dr. Ozonoff has written over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters and two other books, A Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Research Review for Practitioners.

1. Historical Perspective and Overview, Sam Goldstein and Sally Ozonoff

2. The Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Is the Prevalence Rising?, Lorna Wing and David Potter

3. Psychometric Issues and Current Scales for Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorders, Jack A. Naglieri and Kimberly M. Chambers

4. Subtyping the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theoretical, Research, and Clinical Considerations, Ami Klin

5. Age-Related Issues in the Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Victoria Shea and Gary B. Mesibov

6. Assessment of Social Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Ifat Gamliel and Nurit Yirmiya

7. Assessing Speech, Language, and Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rhea Paul and Kaitlyn P. Wilson

8. Assessment of Intellectual Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Laura Grofer Klinger, Sarah O'Kelley, and Joanna L. Mussey

9. Assessment of Neuropsychological Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Blythe A. Corbett, Vanessa Carmean, and Deborah Fein

10. Assessment of Comorbid Psychiatric Conditions in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Lesley Deprey and Sally Ozonoff

11. From Assessment to Intervention, Kerry Hogan and Lee M. Marcus

12. Assessment of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Schools, Sandra L. Harris, Carolyn T. Bruey, Mark J. Palmieri, and Jan S. Handleman

13. Alternative Methods, Challenging Issues, and Best Practices in the Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sam Goldstein, Sally Ozonoff, Elaine Clark, and Anne Cook