Evidence-Based Assessment Tools in ASD
A Comprehensive Review of What is Available, What is Appropriate and What is 'Fit-for-Purpose'
Published on 21. March 2015
487 pages
978-1-78450-109-9 (ISBN)
Description
This cutting-edge resource provides a comprehensive review of available assessment tools for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), presenting up-to-date evidence for their efficacy as well as best practice for selecting appropriate forms of assessment across the lifespan.
Gathering together the latest international research evidence, Kenneth J. Aitken provides a clear evaluation of the commonly used assessment measures, and examines other tools not yet validated for ASD assessment but which are likely to have promising applications for the field. The tools covered include those relating to core assessment areas, such as cognitive ability, communication, motor skills and executive function, as well as supplementary and emerging areas of assessment, such as behaviour and attention, sensory issues, anxiety and depression, friendships and loneliness, and internet safety.
This pioneering report will be an indispensable primary reference for researchers, academics, clinicians, service providers and commissioners.
Gathering together the latest international research evidence, Kenneth J. Aitken provides a clear evaluation of the commonly used assessment measures, and examines other tools not yet validated for ASD assessment but which are likely to have promising applications for the field. The tools covered include those relating to core assessment areas, such as cognitive ability, communication, motor skills and executive function, as well as supplementary and emerging areas of assessment, such as behaviour and attention, sensory issues, anxiety and depression, friendships and loneliness, and internet safety.
This pioneering report will be an indispensable primary reference for researchers, academics, clinicians, service providers and commissioners.
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Digital original
Language
English
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London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Digital original
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1,49 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78450-109-9 (9781784501099)
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Kenneth Aitken
Evidence-Based Assessment in ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
What Is Available, What Is Appropriate and What Is 'Fit-for-Purpose'
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Kenneth J. Aitken is a practising clinical psychologist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is active among many charitable organisations and research initiatives dedicated to building a better understanding of autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. He is the author of Dietary Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders, An A-Z of Genetic Factors in Autism and Sleep Well on the Autism Spectrum, and co-author of Children with Autism, also published by JKP.
Content
List of Tables and Figures. Introduction. 1. General Issues. 2. Core Areas for ASD Assessment Profiling. 2.1. Cognitive Ability. 2.2. Communication Skills. 2.3. Motor Skills. 2.4. Executive Functioning. 2.5. Central Coherence. 2.6. Working Memory. 2.7. Theory of Mind/Mentalizing. 2.8. Issues with Eating and Drinking. 2.9. Sleep Difficulties. 2.10. Independent Functioning and Vocational Skills. 2.11. Social Skills. 2.12. Quality of Life Assessment. 3. Supplementary Assessment Areas. 3.1. Neuropsychological Test Battery Assessments. 3.2. Attention. 3.3. Behavioural Issues. 3.4. Restricted and Repetitive Stereotyped Behaviour. 3.5. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 3.6. Self-Injurious Behaviours. 3.7. Sensory Problems. 3.8. Anxiety. 3.9. Depression. 3.10. Obsessionality. 3.11. Fears and Phobias. 3.12. Trauma and Post-Traumatic Distress. 3.13. Risk of Offending. 3.14. Internet Safety, Addiction, Hacking and Cyberbullying. 3.15. Bullying and Social Difficulties. 3.16. Physical Pain and Distress. 3.17. Affection, Friendship and Loneliness. 3.18. Happiness. 3.19. Parental Stress. 4. Overview. 5. Conclusions. Glossary of Abbreviations. Glossary of Names and Terms. Appendices. Appendices. References. Index.
