A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools Paperback
by Lee A. Wilkinson
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*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.
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- Format:Paperback
- Pages:208 pages, 4 figures, 11 tables, 9 boxes
- Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Publication Date:15/03/2010
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- ISBN:9781849058117
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Unavailable
- Format:Paperback
- Pages:208 pages, 4 figures, 11 tables, 9 boxes
- Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Publication Date:15/03/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9781849058117