Ebook: Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders. Volume 2, Assessment, interventions, and policy

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Section IV Assessment; Chapter 24 Screening for Autism in Young Children; Characteristics of Autism in Young Children; Importance of Early Screening for Autism; The Screening Process; Review of Level 1 Screening Measures; Review of Level 2 Screening Measures; Conclusion and Future Directions; Cross-References; References; Chapter 25 Diagnostic Instruments in Autistic Spectrum Disorders; General Issues in Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Issues in Selecting the Appropriate Focus and Level of Analysis.;The latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive work includes a wealth of information from the experts in their respective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives.