{"product_id":"autism-assessment-guide-for-clinicians","title":"Is this Autism: A Companion Guide for Diagnosis 1st Edition Paperback","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"198\"\u003eThis practical companion guide to \u003cem data-end=\"290\" data-start=\"232\"\u003eIs This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else\u003c\/em\u003e helps clinicians confidently assess autism in clients of all ages. As understanding of autism continues to evolve, many professionals struggle to apply current knowledge within real-world diagnostic settings. This book bridges that gap by offering clear, evidence-informed guidance for accurate and inclusive autism assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"620\"\u003eThe guide covers modern assessment approaches, including clinical interviews, rating scales, self-report tools, social cognition tests, and behavioral observations. It also addresses important topics such as cultural considerations, common diagnostic errors, and effective communication with clients throughout the assessment process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"956\"\u003eWritten with a neurodiversity-affirmative perspective, this book is especially valuable for identifying autistic individuals who have previously been overlooked or misdiagnosed. Designed to be highly practical and accessible, it is an essential resource for psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals seeking to improve autism identification and support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly 25, 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEdition ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e334 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1032517654\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-1032517650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.05 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.98 x 0.76 x 9.02 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003eFAQ for Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003e1. Who is this book for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003eThis book is intended for clinicians and healthcare professionals who assess or work with individuals across the lifespan, including psychologists, therapists, counselors, and medical practitioners interested in autism identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e2. What does the book cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1745\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003eIt explains current autism assessment methods such as interviews, rating scales, self-report measures, social cognition testing, and behavioral observation, along with guidance on cultural factors, diagnostic challenges, and client communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2062\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003e3. Is this book suitable for clinicians new to autism assessment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003eYes. The book is written in a clear, practical style and is suitable for both experienced clinicians and those who feel uncertain or underprepared when assessing autism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2464\" data-start=\"2236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2300\" data-start=\"2236\"\u003e4. Does the book take a neurodiversity-affirmative approach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2303\" data-start=\"2300\"\u003eYes. The guide strongly supports a neurodiversity-affirmative framework, focusing on respectful, accurate, and supportive identification of autistic individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2753\" data-start=\"2466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2545\" data-start=\"2466\"\u003e5. Can this book help identify adults or previously missed cases of autism?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003eAbsolutely. One of the book’s key strengths is its focus on recognizing autism in individuals who have been previously overlooked, including adults and those with subtle or non-stereotypical presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"bestbooksdeals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56947449823614,"sku":null,"price":20.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5129\/1518\/files\/is-this-autism-companion-guide-for-diagnosis-henderson-9781032517667_jpg.jpg?v=1774698081","url":"https:\/\/booksbunglow.uk\/products\/autism-assessment-guide-for-clinicians","provider":"booksbunglow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}