Contents
Contributors
Acknowledgments
Author biographies
1 Introduction
References
2 Diagnosis: screening, surveillance, assessment, and formulation
Assessment of autism spectrum disorder: surveillance and screening
Team structure and function
Components of diagnostic assessment
Formulation and feedback
References
3 Common psychiatric comorbidities and their assessment
Introduction
Prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity
The DSM-5 and diagnosis of psychiatric comorbidity in autism spectrum disorder
Assessment of psychiatric comorbidity
Conclusions
References
4 Medical comorbidities in autism spectrum disorder
Introduction
Epilepsy
Gastrointestinal conditions
Sleep issues
Associated genetic syndromes
Conclusions
References
5 Pharmacotherapy in autism spectrum disorder
Introduction
Symptom-based approach to the treatment of autism spectrum disorder
Monitoring
Complementary and alternative medications
Conclusions
References
6 Behavioral and educational interventions
Behavioral interventions
Parent education and training
Interventions for disruptive behavioral problems
Social skills interventions
Educational interventions
Intervention for adults
References
7 Autism spectrum disorder and the family: examining impacts and the need for support
Introduction
Impact of autism spectrum disorder on families
Navigating the transition to adulthood
Considerations following a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
Implications for practitioners
Conclusions
References
8 Future directions
Future advances
Conclusions
References