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Item Details
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A BEST PRACTICE GUIDE TO ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION FOR AUTISM AND ASPERGER SYNDROME IN SCHOOLS
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| By: |
Lee A. Wilkinson, Diane Twachtman-Cullen (Foreword) |
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Paperback |
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£15.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1849058113 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781849058117 |
| Publisher: |
JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS |
| Pub. date: |
1 March, 2010 |
| Pages: |
208 |
| Description: |
This book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions. It offers a balance of conceptual, practical and empirical information designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap in identifying, assessing, and treating school-aged children with autism-related conditions. |
| Synopsis: |
*Winner in the Education/Academic category of the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards* *Shortlisted for the 2011 NASEN Award 'The Special Needs Academic Book'* With a focus on best practice and the importance of early diagnosis, this book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to the assessment and diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and autism spectrum conditions. This book offers a balance of conceptual, practical and empirical information designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap in identifying, assessing, and treating school-aged children with autism-related conditions. Assessment tools and intervention strategies will support school-based professionals in: * identifying and assessing young people with high-functioning autism spectrum conditions * developing and implementing classroom-based intervention programs * initiating a dialogue between parents and teachers * accessing community resources * promoting special needs advocacy. With illustrative case studies, FAQs, quick reference boxes, and a glossary, this accessible guide will appeal to teachers, counsellors, psychologists, social work practitioners and students. |
| Illustrations: |
4 figures, 11 tables, 9 boxes |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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