Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Lifespan Perspective
1. Auflage
Erschienen am 17. Januar 2010
198 Seiten
978-0-470-68233-3 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan Perspectiveis the first book of its kind to provide authoritative informationfor medical and mental health professionals on how to properlyevaluate and diagnose autism spectrum disorders in individuals ofall ages.
* The first book of its kind which demonstrates how to conduct anappropriate diagnostic interview to assess a child for an AutismSpectrum 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 diagnosticprocess
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"Dr Gallo has written an extremely helpful guide to learning how todiagnose autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan while alsoaddressing the many myths and misconceptions associated withdiagnosis and evaluation. His own experiences are excellentexamples of the challenges faced by providers and parents throughthe diagnostic process and thereafter. Both professionals andparents will find this guide user-friendly as Dr Gallo explains thediagnostic process." --Pegeen Cronin, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor,UCLA Autism Evaluation Clinic, David Geffen School of Medicine,UCLAWeitere Details
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Donald P.Gallo is a psychologist for Kaiser-Permanente's Autism Spectrum Disorders Diagnostic Service in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Dr Gallo is board certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and maintains a private practice in Woodland Hills, California.
Inhalt
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
About the Author.
1. A Brief Look at the History of Autism.
2. The Importance of the Autism Referral.
3. How to Conduct the Evaluation.
4. Information to Gather at the Outset of the Evaluation.
5. Diagnostic Criteria for the Autism Spectrum Disorders.
6. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Social Impairment.
7. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Language Impairment.
8. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Behavioral Concerns.
9. Additional Questions to be Asked when Interviewing Teens.
10. Additional Questions to be Asked when InterviewingAdults.
11. Other Important Factors to Take into Consideration.
12. Differential Diagnosis through the Lifespan.
13. Feedback for the Patient and Family/Parents.
Appendix A: Sample Copy of My Screening Questionnaire.
Appendix B: Sample Copies of Reports.
References.
Index.
