Is This Autism? av Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White

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<P>This companion guide to <I>Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else</I> shows clinicians how to assess for the possibility of autism in clients of all ages. </P><P></P><P>Understanding of autism has greatly expanded in recent years, and many clinicians feel ill-equipped or confused about how to incorporate this knowledge into their diagnostic process. As a result, countless unidentified autistic people do not have reasonable access to proper identification or support. This book describes current assessment methods, including interviewing, rating scales, self-report measures, social cognition tests, and behavioral observations. It also provides guidance regarding cultural considerations, common mistakes, and how to communicate with and support clients through the diagnostic process. </P><P></P><P>This very practical clinical guide provides a clear and neurodiversity-affirmative approach to autism assessment, particularly for autistic individuals who have previously be