LibGuides: ABA-6909: Week 2 Resources

Week 2 Resources

ABC of Autism by Munib Haroon
ISBN: 9781119317272
Publication Date: 2019-01-24
Haroon, M. (2019). ABC of autism. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Read Chapter 2, Classification and Diagnosis; Chapter 4, The Features of Autism in Childhood; Chapter 5, The Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism in Children; and Chapter 6, Managing Day-to-Day Issues.
This book provides an overview of the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder and presenting signs and symptoms.

DSM-5 Changes for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Implications for Diagnosis, Management, and Care Coordination for Children with ASDs
Lobar, S.L. (2015). DSM-5 changes for autism spectrum disorder: implications for diagnosis, management, and care coordination for children with ASDs. Journal of Pediatric Healthcare, 30(4), 359-65. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2015.09.005.
This article highlights issues about diagnosis and management of autism spectrum disorders in all settings.

Williams, B.F., & Williams, R. L. (2011). Effective programs for treating autism spectrum disorder: Applied Behavior Analysis models. Routledge.

Read Chapter 1

This book provides an overview of clinical diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorder and best practices for treatment.

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Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders.
This website provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders based on the DSM V criteria.
What are the DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Autism?
Autism Speaks. (n.d.). What are the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism?
This website provides the diagnostic criteria for autism as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders – Fifth Edition.