Handbook of Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xii

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2. History and Purpose of Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism

   • Hilary L. Adams, Johnny L. Matson

   Pages 1-9

3. Types of Assessment

   • Jonathan Tarbox, Shannon La Cava, Khahn Hoang

   Pages 11-26

4. Purposes of Assessment

   • Lauren Gardner, Karyn Erkfritz-Gay, Jonathon M. Campbell, Tera Bradley, Laura Murphy

   Pages 27-43

5. Report Writing for Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluations

   • Brian Belva, Aaron J. Fischer, Amber M. Hasty Mills, Ashley R. Dillon, Amanda J. Beeman, Julie Cash

   Pages 45-63

6. Screening Methods

   • Jonathon M. Campbell, Kirsten A. Scheil, Rachel K. Hammond

   Pages 65-86

7. Monitoring Progress in Autism Spectrum Disorder

   • Valsamma Eapen, Katrina Williams, Jacqueline Roberts, Nicole Rinehart, Jane McGillivray

   Pages 87-115

8. Implications of ICD and DSM on Screening, Diagnosis, and Monitoring

   • Sarah J. Carrington

   Pages 117-136

9. Stress and Satisfaction in the Diagnostic Process

   • Ebony L. Holliday, Hillary C. Stanley, Jill C. Fodstad, Noha F. Minshawi

   Pages 137-155

10. Diagnosing ASD in Very Early Childhood

    • Paige E. Cervantes, Johnny L. Matson, Rachel L. Goldin

    Pages 157-173

11. Preschool, Early Childhood, and Adolescence

    • Steven G. Little, Angeleque Akin-Little

    Pages 175-190

12. Assessment in Adulthood

    • Iliana Magiati

    Pages 191-207

13. Challenging Behaviors

    • Geraldine Leader, Arlene Mannion

    Pages 209-232

14. Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD)

    • Brenna B. Maddox, Connor M. Kerns, Martin E. Franklin, Susan W. White

    Pages 233-258

15. The Comorbid Diagnosis of ASD and ADHD: Clinical and Neuropsychological Perspectives

    • Tamara May, Emma Sciberras, Harriet Hiscock, Nicole Rinehart

    Pages 259-284

16. Depression and Autism

    • Maya Matheis, Nicole C. Turygin

    Pages 285-300

17. Severe Psychopathology

    • Alex S. Cohen, Rebecca MacAulay, Kyle R. Mitchell, Justin Ory, Elana Schwartz

    Pages 301-314

18. Assessment of Feeding Disorders in ASD: A Multidisciplinary Approach

    • William G. Sharp, Rashelle C. Berry, Michele Cole-Clark, Kristen K. Criado, Barbara O. McElhanon

    Pages 315-335

19. Assessing Sleep Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Terry Katz, Beth A. Malow, Ann M. Reynolds

    Pages 337-356

20. Cerebral Palsy and Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Sharon Smile, Anne Kawamura

    Pages 357-377

This handbook details best practices and discusses ongoing challenges in assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Chapters address assessment and diagnostic protocols, developmental considerations in ASD assessment, and issues concerning comorbid psychological and medical conditions. Various aspects of the disorder are emphasized throughout the handbook - from assessment in adolescent and adult populations to the latest findings in neuropsychology. The book concludes with future directions for research and clinical applications, focusing on universal screening, improved assessment methods, and earlier and more accurate diagnosis.


Topics featured in this handbook include:

• Types of ASD assessment. 
  
• Report writing for ASD evaluations.
  
• Stress and satisfaction in the diagnostic process.
  
• Clinical and neuropsychological perspectives from comorbid diagnosis of ASD and ADHD.
  
• Executive functions in ASD.

The Handbook of Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder is an essential reference for researchers, clinicians, professionals, and graduate students in clinical child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, and social work as well as rehabilitation medicine/therapy, behavioral therapy, pediatrics, and educational psychology.

• ADHD comorbid with autism
• ASD and comorbid conditions
• Anxiety disorders comorbid with autism
• Asperger’s Syndrome assessment and diagnosis
• Assessment of autism spectrum disorder
• Clinical observation of autism
• DSM-5 and autism assessment and diagnosis
• Diagnosing, screening, and monitoring ASD
• Executive functioning and ASD
• ICD-11 and autism assessment and diagnosis
• Intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders
• OCD and anxiety comorbid with autism
• Preschool and early childhood assessment of ASD
• Psychological measurement of ASD with comorbid disorders
• Report writing and autism assessment
• Screening methods for autism spectrum disorder
• Seizure problems and autism
• Severe psychopathology comorbid with ASD
• ToM and autism spectrum disorder
• fMRI and autism

“As an informed clinician, professor, and researcher, I found that I learned a great deal about best practice assessment and diagnosis of autism by reading this book. Whether you are new to the world of child psychopathology or are a seasoned veteran, this book has much to offer in the way of updated information on diagnostics and assessment of autism.” (Justin J. Boseck,Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Vol. 3, 2017)

• Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA

  Johnny L. Matson

Johnny L. Matson, Ph.D., is Professor and Distinguished Research Master in the Department of Psychology at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A. He has also previously held a professorship in psychiatry and clinical psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of more than 800 publications including 41 books. He also serves as Founding Editor-in-Chief of three journals; Research in Developmental Disabilities (Elsevier), Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Elsevier), and Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (Springer).

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