Book | A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome

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*winner in the Education/academic category of the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awardsshortlisted 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.