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Brock, Stephen E.; Jimerson, Shane R.; Hansen, Robin L. (University Of California) - Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Autism at School - 9781489997241 - V9781489997241
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Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Autism at School

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Description for Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Autism at School Paperback. Series: Developmental Psychopathology at School. Num Pages: 136 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMC; JN; MMJ; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 221.

As the rate of autism diagnosis continues to escalate, awareness and recognition of this developmental brain disorder – as well as a demand for services – are also mushrooming. School districts, already struggling under the weight of withering budgets and increasing enrollments, are now scrambling to strike a balance between the types of services and treatments parents want for their children and what the school system can afford to provide. Consequently, a broad cross-section of professionals and parents are searching for the means and methods by which to identify and address the wide-ranging educational needs of the children with autism ... Read more

Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Autism at School provides a one-stop resource that enables school psychologists to coordinate efforts between students and parents as well as other educators, administrators, and social services providers to determine which interventions are likely to be most effective in meeting the unique needs of children with autism. This volume, designed as a practical, easy-to-use reference for school psychologists and other educational professionals:

  • Makes the case for why school psychologists and their colleagues need to be more prepared, willing, and able to identify and serve students with autism.
  • Identifies the causes, prevalence, and associated conditions of autism spectrum disorders.
  • Provides a review of screening, referral, and diagnostic assessment processes.
  • Offers much-needed guidance on conducting psychoeducational assessments.
  • Reviews appropriate treatments for students with autism.

School psychologists, general and special educators, counselors, and social workers will find Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Autism at School an invaluable resource.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
Series
Developmental Psychopathology at School
Number of Pages
127
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489997241
SKU
V9781489997241
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Ref
99-15

About Brock, Stephen E.; Jimerson, Shane R.; Hansen, Robin L. (University Of California)
Dr. Stephen E. Brock, NCSP, is a professor at California State University, Sacramento. Previously, he worked for 18 years as a school psychologist with the Lodi Unified School District (the last six of which included assignments as Lead Psychologist and member of an autism specialty team). His professional preparation includes a Ph.D. at the University of California, Davis where he ... Read more

Reviews for Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Autism at School
"This book is an invaluable resource not only for school psychologists but for other professionals and parents as well. It provides an excellent overview of the assessment and treatment of autism and related disorders and outlines with impressive clarity the interventions that can be provided for students with autism in schools. I am certain that this book will be read ... Read more

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