This companion guide to Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else shows clinicians how to assess for the possibility of autism in clients of all ages.
Understanding of autism has greatly expanded in recent years, and many clinicians feel ill-equipped or confused about how to incorporate this knowledge into their diagnostic process. As a result, countless unidentified autistic people do not have reasonable access to proper identification or support. This book describes current assessment methods, including interviewing, rating scales, self-report measures, social cognition tests, and behavioral observations. It also provides guidance regarding cultural considerations, common mistakes, and how to communicate with and support clients through the diagnostic process.
This very practical clinical guide provides a clear and neurodiversity-affirmative approach to autism assessment, particularly for autistic individuals who have previously been missed. It is relevant to all healthcare professionals who want to learn how to identify autism in their clients.
Donna Henderson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She’s a frequent lecturer and provides training and consultation for other healthcare professionals.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Donna Henderson has an employment relationship with The Stixrud Group. She receives royalties as a published author. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Donna Henderson is a contributing author for Psychotherapy Networker.
Sarah Wayland, PhD, is the founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, and co-founder of The Behavior Revolution. She provides neurodiversity-affirmative support, education, and community for parents of neurodivergent children.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sarah Wayland has an employment relationship with Guiding Exceptional Parents, LLC and receives royalties as a published author. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sarah Wayland is a contributing author with Psychotherapy Networker.
Jamell White, PhD, LCSW-C, has a background in clinical social work, special education, and human development, and specializes in working with autistic children, adolescents and adults. She has over 20 years of clinical experience.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jamell White maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Cape Fox Facilities Services/Concentric Methods (NIMH) and Capital Youth Services/Rathbone & Associates. He receives royalties as a published author. Jamell White receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jamell White is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the National Association of Social Workers, the Council for Exceptional Children, and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals.
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