Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders A Lifespan Perspective Dr Donald P Galloauth by Dr Donald P. Gallo(auth.) 9780470682340, 9780470749241, 0470682345, 0470749245 instant download after payment.
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan Perspective is the first book of its kind to provide authoritative information for medical and mental health professionals on how to properly evaluate and diagnose autism spectrum disorders in individuals of all ages.
- The first book of its kind which demonstrates how to conduct an appropriate diagnostic interview to assess a child for an Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Considers the issues of Autism Spectrum Disorders in children, teenagers, and adults
- Aimed at both medical and mental health professionals
- Includes an in-depth treatment of the entire diagnostic process
Content:
Chapter 1 A Brief Look at the History of Autism (pages 1–3):
Chapter 2 The Importance of the Autism Referral (pages 5–16):
Chapter 3 How to Conduct the Evaluation (pages 17–31):
Chapter 4 Information to Gather at the Outset of the Evaluation (pages 33–38):
Chapter 5 Diagnostic Criteria for the Autism Spectrum Disorders (pages 39–43):
Chapter 6 The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Social Impairment (pages 45–60):
Chapter 7 The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Language Impairment (pages 61–77):
Chapter 8 The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Behavioral Concerns (pages 79–85):
Chapter 9 Additional Questions to be asked when Interviewing Teens (pages 87–95):
Chapter 10 Additional Questions to be asked when Interviewing Adults (pages 97–104):
Chapter 11 Other Important Factors to Take into Consideration (pages 105–115):
Chapter 12 Differential Diagnosis through the Lifespan (pages 117–142):
Chapter 13 Feedback for the Patient and Family/Parents (pages 143–149):
