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A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools
*Winner in the Education/Academic category of the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards*
*Shortlisted for the 2011 NASEN Award 'The Special Needs Academic Book'*
With a focus on best practice and the importance of early diagnosis, this book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to the assessment and diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and autism spectrum conditions.
This book offers a balance of conceptual, practical and empirical information designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap in identifying, assessing, and treating school-aged children with autism-related conditions. Assessment tools and intervention strategies will support school-based professionals in:
• identifying and assessing young people with high-functioning autism
spectrum conditions
• developing and implementing classroom-based intervention programs
• initiating a dialogue between parents and teachers
• accessing community resources
• promoting special needs advocacy.
With illustrative case studies, FAQs, quick reference boxes, and a glossary, this accessible guide will appeal to teachers, counselors, psychologists, social work practitioners and students.
*Shortlisted for the 2011 NASEN Award 'The Special Needs Academic Book'*
With a focus on best practice and the importance of early diagnosis, this book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to the assessment and diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and autism spectrum conditions.
This book offers a balance of conceptual, practical and empirical information designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap in identifying, assessing, and treating school-aged children with autism-related conditions. Assessment tools and intervention strategies will support school-based professionals in:
• identifying and assessing young people with high-functioning autism
spectrum conditions
• developing and implementing classroom-based intervention programs
• initiating a dialogue between parents and teachers
• accessing community resources
• promoting special needs advocacy.
With illustrative case studies, FAQs, quick reference boxes, and a glossary, this accessible guide will appeal to teachers, counselors, psychologists, social work practitioners and students.
208 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Lee A. Wilkinson
4 books3 followersLee A. Wilkinson, PhD, is a nationally certified and licensed school psychologist, chartered psychologist, registered psychologist, and certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Dr. Wilkinson provides consultation services and best practice guidance to school systems, agencies, advocacy groups, and professionals on a wide variety of topics related to children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. He is also a university educator and school psychology trainer. His research and professional writing has focused primarily on behavioral consultation and therapy, and evidence-based practice in assessment and intervention for autism spectrum disorder. He has published numerous journal articles on these subjects both in the US and internationally, and has been invited as an ad hoc reviewer for peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Remedial and Special Education, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Learning and Individual Differences and Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. Dr. Wilkinson’s books include "A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools" and "Overcoming Anxiety and Depression on the Autism Spectrum: A Self-Help Guide Using CBT," both published by Jessica Kingsley. He is also the editor of a text in the American Psychological Association (APA) School Psychology Book series, "Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention in Schools."
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August 10, 2016
"Dr. Wilkinson has created an outstanding blend of academic research and practical application in a text that is so clearly written it is a pleasure to read for professionals and parents alike. His book concisely illustrates best practices in screening, assessment, treatment and special education services. Through case examples of two children, he demonstrates how these best practices can be put into action. This book fills an important need that has existed for years. Dr. Wilkinson has created an indispensable resource that should definitely be in each school’s professional library."
- Ally4Autism
"As a parent-advocate, Dr. Wilkinson's book is both comprehensive and easy to digest. It's comprehensive because it provides readers with a 10,000 foot view of the landscape. It's easy to digest because it is written in language that non-professionals can understand. Dr. Wilkinson and his book treat parent-advocates with respect, compassion, and actionable insight. When parent-advocates feel empowered to bring that kind of authoritative guidance to their school district meetings (without trying to supplant the day-to-day work done by the teachers and counselors), good things for their children naturally result. Bottom line: it's all about the kids. Dr. Wilkinson and his book help parent-advocates authoritatively play a central role in crafting the journey to reach that goal. If you read only one book, this is the one."
- Dan Harris, JD
"All 208 pages of this book are filled with research-based information about the best practices schools should adhere to when assessing and intervening with children in schools. The author does a wonderful job presenting all of the data, facts, figures and statistics in a very structured layout that is straightforward, practical and convenient to access. With the rising incidence of children being diagnosed on the Autism spectrum, this guide should be required reading for all direct service providers who work with children in the school setting. On behalf of the Autism community I extend a sincere thank you to Lee Wilkinson for this impressive and most valuable resource!"
- ParentCoachingforAutism.com
"It was obvious from the quotation by Dr. Lorna Wing at the beginning of chapter one that this book would be grounded in the best of practices. It did not disappoint. Moreover, in the preface the author promises to “provide the reader with a balance of conceptual, practical, and empirical information”, and that is exactly what readers will find throughout this comprehensive and well-documented treatise on assessment and intervention for children with autism spectrum conditions. The book is exquisitely and meticulously organized, making it an easy-to-access reference guide as well as a comprehensive text book and training manual."
- Autism Spectrum Quarterly
"School systems are overwhelmed with the numbers of students being identified as having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, they are struggling to establish appropriate protocols for the identification of their heterogeneous group of students. In addition, demands to develop appropriate programs and service delivery models are another huge task for districts as well. Fortunately, Dr. Lee Wilkinson has produced a well-written, user-friendly, comprehensive guide to the assessment and intervention of students with ASD. School district administrators, attorneys, educators and psychologists will want to have this guide available to them as a resource on 'best practices' in the field of ASD."
- Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
- Ally4Autism
"As a parent-advocate, Dr. Wilkinson's book is both comprehensive and easy to digest. It's comprehensive because it provides readers with a 10,000 foot view of the landscape. It's easy to digest because it is written in language that non-professionals can understand. Dr. Wilkinson and his book treat parent-advocates with respect, compassion, and actionable insight. When parent-advocates feel empowered to bring that kind of authoritative guidance to their school district meetings (without trying to supplant the day-to-day work done by the teachers and counselors), good things for their children naturally result. Bottom line: it's all about the kids. Dr. Wilkinson and his book help parent-advocates authoritatively play a central role in crafting the journey to reach that goal. If you read only one book, this is the one."
- Dan Harris, JD
"All 208 pages of this book are filled with research-based information about the best practices schools should adhere to when assessing and intervening with children in schools. The author does a wonderful job presenting all of the data, facts, figures and statistics in a very structured layout that is straightforward, practical and convenient to access. With the rising incidence of children being diagnosed on the Autism spectrum, this guide should be required reading for all direct service providers who work with children in the school setting. On behalf of the Autism community I extend a sincere thank you to Lee Wilkinson for this impressive and most valuable resource!"
- ParentCoachingforAutism.com
"It was obvious from the quotation by Dr. Lorna Wing at the beginning of chapter one that this book would be grounded in the best of practices. It did not disappoint. Moreover, in the preface the author promises to “provide the reader with a balance of conceptual, practical, and empirical information”, and that is exactly what readers will find throughout this comprehensive and well-documented treatise on assessment and intervention for children with autism spectrum conditions. The book is exquisitely and meticulously organized, making it an easy-to-access reference guide as well as a comprehensive text book and training manual."
- Autism Spectrum Quarterly
"School systems are overwhelmed with the numbers of students being identified as having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, they are struggling to establish appropriate protocols for the identification of their heterogeneous group of students. In addition, demands to develop appropriate programs and service delivery models are another huge task for districts as well. Fortunately, Dr. Lee Wilkinson has produced a well-written, user-friendly, comprehensive guide to the assessment and intervention of students with ASD. School district administrators, attorneys, educators and psychologists will want to have this guide available to them as a resource on 'best practices' in the field of ASD."
- Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
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