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ERIC Number: EJ818238
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Dec
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Neurobiology and Current Assessment Practices
Allen, Ryan A.; Robins, Diana L.; Decker, Scott L.
Psychology in the Schools, v45 n10 p905-917 Dec 2008
This study reviews recent research related to the neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) an provides an empirical analysis of current assessment practices. Data were collected through a survey of 117 school psychologists. The Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS), and Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale (GADS) were the most frequently used measures. Among the less popular, but more intensive instruments, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) appears to be gaining popularity within school-based evaluations. Generally, respondents approached the assessment of ASDs from a traditional psychoeducational perspective and reported the use of a very narrow range of ASD-specific instruments. Concerns are raised regarding the inconsistent inclusion of developmental questionnaires, parent/guardian interviews, and medical professionals in the ASD evaluation process. Implications for practice and the training of school psychologists are discussed. (Contains 3 tables)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia; North Carolina; Ohio; South Carolina
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Childhood Autism Rating Scale
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