{"product_id":"assessment-of-autism-in-females-and-nuanced-presentations-integrating-research-into-practice-9783031339684","title":"Assessment of Autism in Females and Nuanced Presentations: Integrating Research Into Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book examines autism characteristics that may be different than expected (atypical), primarily found in females, but also in others and are likely to be missed or misdiagnosed when identification and support are needed. It follows a lifespan framework, guiding readers through comprehensive assessment processes at any age. The book integrates interpretations of standardized measures, information from scientific literature, and context from first-person accounts to provide a more nuanced and sensitive approach to assessment. It addresses implications for improved treatment and supports based on comprehensive assessment processes and includes case studies within each age range to consolidate and illustrate assessment processes. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey areas of coverage include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterdisciplinary assessment processes, including psychology, speech and language pathology, education, and health care disciplines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan approach to comprehensive assessment of autism in females\/atypical autism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide to interpretation of standardized measures in females\/atypical autism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional assessment tools and processes to provide diagnostic clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptions of barriers in diagnostic processes from first-person accounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntervention and support strategies tied to assessment data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth explanations of evidence and at-a-glance summaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssessment of Autism in Females and Nuanced Presentations\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, practitioners, and policymakers in developmental and clinical psychology, speech language pathology, medicine, education, social work, mental health, and all interrelated disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerisa P. Gabrielsen, Ph.D., NCSP, \u003c\/b\u003eis an associate professor of School Psychology in the School of Education at Brigham Young University and a licensed psychologist. She has 15 years of interdisciplinary clinical and research experience in toddler, PreK-12, hospital, clinical, and research settings. Her specialties are early identification of autism, social skills interventions, and building community capacity in autism services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin Kawena Begay, Ph.D., NCSP, \u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of Washington, Tacoma. She is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist with 20 years of experience working in culturally and linguistically diverse PreK-12, university, and clinic settings. Dr. Begay has served in a variety of roles, including classroom teacher, counselor, school psychologist, licensed psychologist, trainer, and consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathleen Campbell, M.D., MHSc, \u003c\/b\u003e isa pediatrician and pursuing fellowship training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She has clinical experience and has published research relating to screening, diagnosis, and medical care of autistic children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatrina Hahn, MEd, CCC-SLP, \u003c\/b\u003e is a speech and language pathologist with the University of Utah Developmental Assessment Clinics. She has 19 years of experience in various capacities in early intervention, PreK-12, and clinical settings. Ms. Hahn specializes in the identification, evaluation, and therapy planning for social-emotional development and pragmatic language for individuals with autism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucas T. Harrington, PsyD\u003c\/b\u003e is a licensed clinical psychologist at the University of Washington Autism Center. He is autistic and personally experienced the challenges of seeking evaluation as an adult who was assigned female at birth. Dr. Harrington provides neurodiversity-affirming services for autistic people and their supporters in various areas, including diagnostic evaluation, individual therapy, parent coaching, and consultation\/training. 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