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Part 1: Understanding autism
What is autism? history and evaluation
The causes of autism
The causes of autism
Optimal outcomes and recovery
Chapter autism in the dsm-5
Part 2: Conducting an evaluation
Referral and initial consult
Testing begins
Comprehensive evaluation
Part 3: Data analysis
Cognitive and language assessment
Social and sensory assessment
Visual, spatial, and motor assessment
Attention, executive functions, and memory assessment
Emotions, mood, behavior, and adaptive assessment
Part 4: Differential diagnosis
Disorders of neurodevelopment and brain functioning
Disorders of emotion, mood, and behavior
Part 5: Concluding the assessment process
Feedback, report, and recommendations
Case examples from referral to recommendation
Part 6: Assessment in applied settings and special testing considerations
Forensic assessment for autism spectrum disorder
School-based assessment
School, parents, and community partnerships
Assessment across the lifespan.
What is autism? history and evaluation
The causes of autism
The causes of autism
Optimal outcomes and recovery
Chapter autism in the dsm-5
Part 2: Conducting an evaluation
Referral and initial consult
Testing begins
Comprehensive evaluation
Part 3: Data analysis
Cognitive and language assessment
Social and sensory assessment
Visual, spatial, and motor assessment
Attention, executive functions, and memory assessment
Emotions, mood, behavior, and adaptive assessment
Part 4: Differential diagnosis
Disorders of neurodevelopment and brain functioning
Disorders of emotion, mood, and behavior
Part 5: Concluding the assessment process
Feedback, report, and recommendations
Case examples from referral to recommendation
Part 6: Assessment in applied settings and special testing considerations
Forensic assessment for autism spectrum disorder
School-based assessment
School, parents, and community partnerships
Assessment across the lifespan.