Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD, NCSP, is an applied researcher, educator, and practitioner. He is a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed school psychologist, chartered educational psychologist, and certified cognitive amp ndash behavioral therapist.  Dr. Wilkinson currently practices in South Florida, where he provides diagnostic and consultation services for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. He is also a university educator and serves on the school psychology faculty at Capella University and Nova Southeastern University, where he mentors doctoral researchers and teaches courses in assessment and intervention, child and adolescent psychopathology, legal and ethical issues in the school, research methods, and consultation.  Dr. Wilkinson's research and professional writing have focused primarily on behavioral consultation and therapy, and children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. He has published numerous journal articles on these topics both in the United States and internationally and has been an ad hoc reviewer for peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Remedial and Special Education, the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Learning and Individual Differences, and Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice.  Dr. Wilkinson is the author of the award-winning book A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools (2 ).

• ContributorsSeries ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Evidence-Based Practice for Autism Spectrum Disorder Lee A. WilkinsonI. Evidence-Based Assessment of Autism Spectrum DisorderOverview of Autism Spectrum Disorder Adam W. McCrimmon, Alyssa A. Altomare, Amanda D. Smith, Katia Jitlina, Ryan L. Matchullis, and Donald H. SakofskeMultitier Screening and Identification Lee A. WilkinsonComprehensive Developmental Approach Assessment Model Jonathan M. Campbell, Lisa A. Ruble, and Rachel K. HammondCognitive, Neuropsychological, Academic, and Adaptive Functioning Linda C. CaterinoLanguage and Social Communication Diane Twachtman-Cullen and Jennifer Twachtman-BassettCo-Occurring Emotional and Behavior Problems Karla J. Doepke, Brea M. Banks, Jennifer F. Mays, Lauryn M. Toby, and Steven LandauII. Evidence-Based Intervention for Autism Spectrum DisorderEvidence-Based Interventions in the Classroom Jessica Suhrheinrich, Laura J. Hall, Sarah R. Reed, Aubyn C. Stahmer, and Laura SchreibmanContinuum of Services and Individualized Education Plan Process Sheila J. WagnerCurriculum and Program Structure Susan Kabot and Christine ReeveCollaboration Between Families and Schools Gena P. BarnhillLegal Issues Under IDEA Perry A. ZirkelIndexAbout the Editor

amp ldquo This concise book provides a comprehensive and very readable introduction to best practices in the assessment and treatment of ASD in school settings. It succinctly informs the professional reader about the theoretical and research foundations underlying its many suggestions for practice, which are further enhanced by the liberal use of vignettes. amp rdquo - PsycCRITIQUES amp reg amp ldquo This book thoroughly integrates current research and theory as well as relevant practice in school settings and will allow practitioners to further their conceptual understanding of assessing and treating ASD. amp rdquo amp ndash Canadian Journal of School Psychologyamp ldquo An excellent and accessible synthesis of the evidence base for school-based interventions in ASD and a comprehensive look at the psychological profile of the child with autism. amp rdquo amp ndash The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Healthamp quot Wilkinson has fashioned a very good book for ASD school practicioners, with commendable interdisciplinary appeal and a much needed dose of empiricism! amp quot amp ndash  New England Psychologistamp quot Wilkinson has put together a book that is quite readable and interesting. Difficult concepts are explained clearly but concisely. The style and quality of writing is consistently good across chapters. A strength of this book is the breadth of coverage. The authors meet the goal of providing professionals with information on ASD, screening, assessment, and interventions for the classroom. amp quot -Journal of Psychoeducational Assessmentamp ldquo Overall, Wilkinson amp rsquo s text is like a guided tour of the parallel yet overlapping worlds of school and clinical practice, which many of our patients and families navigate daily. It will contribute to the reader amp rsquo s knowledge of ASDs and more broadly of how schools accommodate and work with special-needs children. amp rdquo -Journal of the American Academy of Child amp amp Adolescent Psychiatry