Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders : a lifespan perspective / Donald P. Gallo.

Author/creator Gallo, Donald P.
Format Book
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Descriptionxi, 186 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents A brief look at the history of autism -- The importance of the autism referral -- How to conduct the evaluation -- Information to gather at the outset of the evaluation -- Diagnostic criteria for the autism spectrum disorders -- The main problem areas of autism : social impairment -- The main problem areas of autism : language impairment -- The main problem areas of autism : behavioral concerns -- Additional questions to be asked when interviewing teens -- Additional questions to be asked when interviewing adults -- Other important factors to take into consideration -- Differential diagnosis through the lifespan -- Feedback for the patient and family/parents.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009035846
ISBN9780470749241 (cloth)
ISBN0470749245 (cloth)
ISBN9780470749234 (pbk.)
ISBN0470749237 (pbk.)

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Laupus Books - Stacks WM 203.5 G172D 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold
Laupus Books - Stacks WM 203.5 G172D 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold