Table of Contents
Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xv
1. A Brief Look at the History of Autism 1
2. The Importance of the Autism Referral 5
3. How to Conduct the Evaluation 17
4. Information to Gather at the Outset of the Evaluation 33
5. Diagnostic Criteria for the Autism Spectrum Disorders 39
6. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Social Impairment 45
7. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Language Impairment 61
8. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Behavioral Concerns 79
9. Additional Questions to be Asked when Interviewing Teens 87
10. Additional Questions to be Asked when Interviewing Adults 97
11. Other Important Factors to Take into Consideration 105
12. Differential Diagnosis through the Lifespan 117
13. Feedback for the Patient and Family/Parents 143
Appendix A: Sample Copy of My Questionnaire 151
Appendix B: Sample Copies of Reports 157
References 179 Index 181