Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan Perspective

Copyright © 2010 Donald P. Gallo

Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan Perspective

Author(s): Dr Donald P. Gallo

Published Online: 9 FEB 2010

Print ISBN: 9780470749241

Online ISBN: 9780470682340

DOI: 10.1002/9780470682340

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Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan Perspective is the first book of its kind to provide authoritative information for medical and mental health professionals on how to properly evaluate and diagnose autism spectrum disorders in individuals of all ages.

  • The first book of its kind which demonstrates how to conduct an appropriate diagnostic interview to assess a child for an Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Considers the issues of Autism Spectrum Disorders in children, teenagers, and adults
  • Aimed at both medical and mental health professionals
  • Includes an in-depth treatment of the entire diagnostic process

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xv)

    2. Chapter 1

      A Brief Look at the History of Autism (pages 1–3)

    3. Chapter 2

      The Importance of the Autism Referral (pages 5–16)

    4. Chapter 3

      How to Conduct the Evaluation (pages 17–31)

    5. Chapter 4

      Information to Gather at the Outset of the Evaluation (pages 33–38)

    6. Chapter 5

      Diagnostic Criteria for the Autism Spectrum Disorders (pages 39–43)

    7. Chapter 6

      The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Social Impairment (pages 45–60)

    8. Chapter 7

      The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Language Impairment (pages 61–77)

    9. Chapter 8

      The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Behavioral Concerns (pages 79–85)

    10. Chapter 9

      Additional Questions to be asked when Interviewing Teens (pages 87–95)

    11. Chapter 10

      Additional Questions to be asked when Interviewing Adults (pages 97–104)

    12. Chapter 11

      Other Important Factors to Take into Consideration (pages 105–115)

    13. Chapter 12

      Differential Diagnosis through the Lifespan (pages 117–142)

    14. Chapter 13

      Feedback for the Patient and Family/Parents (pages 143–149)

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      Appendix A: Sample Copy of My Questionnaire (pages 151–156)

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      Appendix B: Sample Copies of Reports (pages 157–178)

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      References (pages 179–180)

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      Index (pages 181–186)

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