Is This Autism?: A Companion Guide for Diagnosing

This companion guide to "Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else" helps clinicians assess for autism in clients of all ages, providing current assessment methods and guidance on cultural considerations, common mistakes, and communication. It is a practical resource for healthcare professionals who want to learn how to identify autism and provide support to autistic individuals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive companion guide, Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else, is designed to equip clinicians with the skills and knowledge necessary to assess for the possibility of autism in clients of all ages. With a growing understanding of autism in recent years, many healthcare professionals feel inadequately prepared or uncertain about how to incorporate this knowledge into their diagnostic processes. Consequently, countless individuals with autism remain unidentified, lacking access to proper identification and support. This book aims to address this issue by presenting current assessment methods, including interviewing, rating scales, self-report measures, social cognition tests, and behavioral observations. It also offers valuable guidance on cultural considerations, common mistakes, and effective communication strategies to support clients throughout the diagnostic process.

Moreover, this clinical guide takes a neurodiversity-affirmative approach, recognizing the unique strengths and challenges of autistic individuals. It is particularly relevant to healthcare professionals who seek to enhance their ability to identify autism in their clients, regardless of their age or background. By providing a clear and practical framework, this guide aims to empower clinicians to provide comprehensive and equitable care to individuals with autism and their families.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032517650