Diagnosis and Assessment in Autism

Introduction and Overview: Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Concepts and Diagnostic Issues M. Rutter, E. Schopler. Public Policy and Its Impact upon Children with Autism J.J. Gallagher. What's in a Name? M. Akerley. Diagnostic Issues: Classification and Diagnosis of Childhood Autism F.R. Volkmar, D.J. Cohen. Multiaxial Diagnostic Approaches D.P. Cantwell, L. Baker. General Assessment Issues: Intellectual and Developmental Assessment of Autistic Children from Preschool to School-Age: Clinical Implications of Two Follow-Up Studies C. Lord, E. Schopler. Assessing the Quality of Living Environments M.L. Jones. Nutrition and Developmental Disabilities: Clinical Assessment D.J. Raiten. Special Issues: Diagnosis and Assessment of Autistic Adolescents and Adults G.B. Mesibov. Assessment in the Classroom G.B. Mesibov, et al. Assessment of Low-Functioning Children N.M. Johnson-Martin. 8 additional articles. Index.