ASD Assessments
This week you will analyze the different forms of assessments that may be used when evaluating a child for autism spectrum disorder. Consider your readings this week.
Please respond to the following:
- Describe the difference between standardized and non-standardized assessment.
- Give an example of when each might be appropriate for use with an individual with ASD. Please be sure to include your rationale as to why you might use these forms of assessment with children with ASD.
Reading and Resources
Library
Please review the Purdue Global Library articles below, which will provide you with some valuable information regarding the specific diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder, as well as the screening and assessment process.
Cooper, R. (2017). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM). Knowledge Organization, 44(8), 668–676. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.libauth.purdueglobal.e…
Durand, V. M. (2014). Screening, diagnosis, and assessment. In Autism spectrum disorder: A clinical guide for general practitioners (pp. 67–83). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.libauth.purdueglobal.e…
Web Resources
The readings this week consist of informative articles that will give you further information on how autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed, including overview of the screening and evaluation process as well as the diagnostic criteria.
Autism Speaks. (n.d.) Learn the signs. Retrieved from https://www.autismspeaks.org/learn-signs
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015, February 26). Screening and diagnosis. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html