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Authors introduce key features of interdisciplinary evaluation of autism spectrum disorder. The Comprehensive-Developmental Approach (CDA) is identified as a useful framework for conducting interdisciplinary evaluation. The CDA emphasizes the role of cohesive team functioning as critical for assessment work with families. Principles of evidence-based assessment and diagnostic instruments that meet evidence-based guidelines are identified. Links between interdisciplinary evaluation and intervention planning are described, including possibilities for “co-treatment” by interdisciplinary teams after the evaluation is complete. Strengths and limitations of interdisciplinary evaluation and intervention are introduced and authors conclude that interdisciplinary collaboration is worthwhile. The chapter concludes with a case study that illustrates interdisciplinary evaluation within a school setting.
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Campbell, J.M., Ogletree, B., Rose, A., Price, J. (2020). Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder. In: McClain, M., Shahidullah, J., Mezher, K. (eds) Interprofessional Care Coordination for Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46295-6_5
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