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Fully updated to reflect DSM-5 and current assessment tools, procedures and research, this award-winning book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to identifying, assessing, and treating children and adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in school settings. Integrating current research evidence with theory and best-practice, the book will supports school-based professionals in a number of key areas including:screening and assessing children and youth on the autism spectrum identifying evidence-based interventions and practicesdeveloping and implementing comprehensive educational programsproviding family support and accessing community resourcespromoting special needs advocacyIllustrative case examples, a glossary of terms and helpful checklists and forms make this the definitive resource for identifying and implementing interventions for children and youth with ASD.