Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders : a lifespan perspective /

Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders : a lifespan perspective /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Gallo, Donald P.
Imprint:	Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Description:	xi, 186 p. ; 25 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Autism -- Diagnosis. Autistic Disorder -- diagnosis. Autism -- Diagnosis.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8065995

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ISBN:	9780470749241 (cloth) 0470749245 (cloth) 9780470749234 (pbk.) 0470749237 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Author
1. A Brief Look at the History of Autism
2. The Importance of the Autism Referral
3. How to Conduct the Evaluation
4. Information to Gather at the Outset of the Evaluation
5. Diagnostic Criteria for the Autism Spectrum Disorders
6. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Social Impairment
7. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Language Impairment
8. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Behavioral Concerns
9. Additional Questions to be Asked when Interviewing Teens
10. Additional Questions to be Asked when Interviewing Adults
11. Other Important Factors to Take into Consideration
12. Differential Diagnosis through the Lifespan
13. Feedback for the Patient and Family/Parents
Appendix A. Sample Copy of My Questionnaire
Appendix B. Sample Copies of Reports
References
Index