Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Autism at School

• Main Authors: Brock, Stephen E. (Author), Jimerson, Shane R. (Author), Hansen, Robin L. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2006.
• Subjects: Education.; Clinical psychology.; Psychotherapy.; Counseling.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Education, general.; Child and School Psychology.; Clinical Psychology.; Psychotherapy and Counseling.

As the rate of autism diagnosis continues to escalate, awareness and recognition of this developmental brain disorder – as well as a demand for services – are also mushrooming. School districts, already struggling under the weight of withering budgets and increasing enrollments, are now scrambling t...

Table of Contents:

• and Overview
• Causes
• Prevalence and Associated Conditions
• Case Finding and Screening
• Diagnostic Assessment
• Psycho-educational Assessment
• Treatment.