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Gallo, Donald P.

Diagnosing autism : a lifespan perspective / Donald P. Gallo. - Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : J. Wiley, 2010. - 186 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A brief look at the history of autism -- The importance of the autism referral -- How to conduct an appropriate autism evaluation -- Information to be obtained before asking about autism -- The diagnostic criteria for the autism spectrum disorders -- The main problem areas of autism : social impairment -- The main problem areas of autism : language impairment -- The main problem areas of autism : behavioral concerns -- Additional questions to ask when interviewing teens -- Additional questions to ask when interviewing adults -- Other important factors to take into consideration -- Differential diagnosis through the lifespan -- Feedback for the patient and family/parents.

Special Education

ISBN: 9780470749241 (cloth) 9780470749234 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2009035846

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Autism--Diagnosis.
Autistic Disorder--diagnosis.

LC Class. No.: RC 553.A88 / .G35 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 616.85/882075

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WM 203.5 / G172d 2009