Overview
- Examines emerging techniques and innovations in the assessment of children with autism
- Explores how more accurate identification of children with autism is leading to improvements in supportive treatments and therapies
- Offers best-practice assessment approaches and treatments from sequential and pragmatic perspectives
- Describes how to ascertain appropriate diagnoses in the face of critical issues and comorbid conditions
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Contemporary Issues in Psychological Assessment (CIPA)
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Table of contents (20 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Understanding Autism
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Conducting an Evaluation
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Differential Diagnosis
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Concluding the Assessment Process
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Keywords
- Assessment of autism across the lifespan
- Assessment of autism in adults
- Assessment of autism in school-aged children
- Assessment of autism in toddlers
- Attachment disorders and ASD
- Attention problems and ASD
- Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R)
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Module 2 (ADOS-2)
- Autism assessment and diagnosis of children
- Clinical assessment of autism in children
- DSM-5 and autism assessment
- Developmental pediatricians and children with autism
- Diagnostic criteria and autism
- Emerging treatments for children with autism
- Evidence-based treatments for autism
- Intellectual disabilities and ASD
- Neuropsychological evaluation of children with autism
- School assessment of autism in children
- Speech/language disability and ASD
- Teacher interviews and autism
About this book
This book offers clear best-practice guidelines for the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It discusses both the rising rates of autism and the growing need for appropriate, effective treatments and services. The book examines measures and methods used in assessing for core symptoms of ASD as well as memory, attention, visual and spatial skills, and other areas relevant to autism assessment. In-depth material on differential diagnosis and a range of comorbid conditions depict the complexities of the assessment process and the necessity of accurate identification. The book's case vignettes and sample recommendations add practical and personal dimensions to issues and challenges surrounding diagnosis.
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Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder is an important tool for clinicians, practitioners, researchers and graduate students in the fields of child and school psychology, behavioral therapy, and social work as well as the related areas of psychiatry, pediatrics,forensic psychology, and educational and healthcare policy.
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- A practical guide to the comprehensive assessment process.
- Discussion of the assessment process from referral to recommendation.
- Diagnostic framework for ASD and other disorders
- School-based ASD eligibility evaluation.
- Assessment across the lifespan.
Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder is an important tool for clinicians, practitioners, researchers and graduate students in the fields of child and school psychology, behavioral therapy, and social work as well as the related areas of psychiatry, pediatrics,forensic psychology, and educational and healthcare policy.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Anna Kroncke, Ph.D., NCSP, is the Director of Psychological Services at Emerge, a private practice in Denver CO, specializing in diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders as well as other mental health issues. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Georgia, where she was awarded a Presidential Fellowship. Her research and clinical interests are in psychological assessment, autism spectrum disorders, and early identification of emotional and behavior problems in children. She has co-authored various book chapters and professional presentations on learning disabilities, cognitive assessment, and social-emotional assessment while working with Randy Kamphaus, Ph.D., at the University of Georgia. She completed her postdoctoral work in psychological assessment in Atlanta GA. Dr. Kroncke worked for five years as a school psychologist in diverse urban school districts and has been in private practice at Emerge specializing in autism assessment and treatment since August 2010.
Marcy Willard, Ph.D., is a Licensed School Psychologist and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Emerge. Dr.
Willard completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Colorado; a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University; and a Ph.D. in Child, Family, and School Psychology from the University of Denver. Dr. Willard’s clinical specialty is in the area of autism evaluation and treatment. She is published in the field of electronic collaboration and peer review in academic research. She was awarded a fellowship with JFK Partners, Center of Excellence for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at University of Colorado Medical School and the Children’s Hospital. She developed a proprietary assessment of visual imagery for children with autism for her dissertation under the supervision of Dr. Susan Hepburn,nationally recognized autism researcher; and Dr. Gloria Miller, an expert in school psychology. She completed her Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship for Emerge; conducting psychological, neuropsychological and forensic evaluations, providing therapy to clients and consulting with schools. She now works as a school psychologist and post-doctoral clinician serving primarily pediatric populations.
Helena Huckabee, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She received her bachelor’s degree in Geological Engin
eering from the Colorado School of Mines and Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston. Dr. Huckabee completed an internship at Baylor College of Medicine with postdoctoral fellowships at DePelchin Children’s Center and JFK Partners at the University of Colorado. Dr. Huckabee’s research studies have involved understanding intelligence and language skills in children with autism, the role of serotonin in mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, brain anoxia, and treatment outcome in autism. Dr. Huckabee has previously held administrative leadership positions at five clinics for autism spectrum disorders, including the Universities of Houston TX and Colorado. Ironically, Dr. Huckabee’s son was diagnosed with autism when she was in graduate school. With compassion and competence, she provides counseling for individuals and couples as well as leads parent groups in the community.Â
Marcy Willard, Ph.D., is a Licensed School Psychologist and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Emerge. Dr.
Willard completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Colorado; a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University; and a Ph.D. in Child, Family, and School Psychology from the University of Denver. Dr. Willard’s clinical specialty is in the area of autism evaluation and treatment. She is published in the field of electronic collaboration and peer review in academic research. She was awarded a fellowship with JFK Partners, Center of Excellence for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at University of Colorado Medical School and the Children’s Hospital. She developed a proprietary assessment of visual imagery for children with autism for her dissertation under the supervision of Dr. Susan Hepburn,nationally recognized autism researcher; and Dr. Gloria Miller, an expert in school psychology. She completed her Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship for Emerge; conducting psychological, neuropsychological and forensic evaluations, providing therapy to clients and consulting with schools. She now works as a school psychologist and post-doctoral clinician serving primarily pediatric populations.
Helena Huckabee, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She received her bachelor’s degree in Geological Engin
eering from the Colorado School of Mines and Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston. Dr. Huckabee completed an internship at Baylor College of Medicine with postdoctoral fellowships at DePelchin Children’s Center and JFK Partners at the University of Colorado. Dr. Huckabee’s research studies have involved understanding intelligence and language skills in children with autism, the role of serotonin in mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, brain anoxia, and treatment outcome in autism. Dr. Huckabee has previously held administrative leadership positions at five clinics for autism spectrum disorders, including the Universities of Houston TX and Colorado. Ironically, Dr. Huckabee’s son was diagnosed with autism when she was in graduate school. With compassion and competence, she provides counseling for individuals and couples as well as leads parent groups in the community.Â
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Book Subtitle: Critical Issues in Clinical, Forensic and School Settings
Authors: Anna P. Kroncke, Marcy Willard, Helena Huckabee
Series Title: Contemporary Issues in Psychological Assessment
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25504-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-25502-6Published: 16 February 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-79804-2Published: 30 March 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-25504-0Published: 09 February 2016
Series ISSN: 2625-7211
Series E-ISSN: 2625-722X
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 546
Number of Illustrations: 25 b/w illustrations, 27 illustrations in colour
Topics: Child and School Psychology