ACER Press - Autism Spectrum Disorders

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ACER Press has long provided high quality assessment instruments and resources used by professionals in the areas of childhood development, counselling, special education and psychology. In this tradition we are now offering a range of resources for use in the assessment and observation of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

In recent years the perception of Autism has changed with a greater awareness that a single diagnosis is limited and that patterns of behaviour fall into three key areas: communication, social interaction and imaginative thought. Hence the more accurate term now favoured is Autism Spectrum Disorder. This disorder covers a range of diagnostic labels from ‘Asperger’s Syndrome’ and ‘High Functioning Autism’ at one end to ‘Autism’,‘Classic Autism’ and ‘Kanner Autism’ at the other.

Having a suitable range of instruments to aid diagnosis is critical in the development of accurate reporting.

We would like to draw your attention to a number of instruments now available including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), which is considered a “gold standard” internationally for the screening of autism disorders.

Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any queries regarding these instruments or any other products in the broad range of ACER catalogues.

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Autism Detection in Early Childhood - ADECAutism Detection in Early Childhood - ADEC

Dr Robyn Young
ACER Press

Autism Detection in Early Childhood (ADEC) is an extremely effective, validated screening tool for identifying autism and autistic tendencies in children as young as 12 months. Until now, autism has typically gone undiagnosed in younger children due to a lack of awareness of the behaviours that can indicate autism in preverbal children. ADEC clearly identifies and details these behaviours. Those at risk can be screened and referred for a more formal diagnosis, enabling much-needed support at an early stage of development - an important contributor to successful intervention.


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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You KnewTen Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

Ellen Notbohm
Future Horizons

A leading therapist said, 'This book should be in the hands of every parent, caregiver, teacher, aide, bus driver, administrator, law officer, who works with a child diagnosed with autism.'

Framed with both humor and compassion, this award-winning book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism.


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Asperger's and GirlsAsperger's and Girls

Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Tony Attwood, Catherine Faherty, Sheila Wagner, Mary Wrobel, Teresa Bolick and many more!
Future Horizons

A leading therapist said, 'This book should be in the hands of every parent, caregiver, teacher, aide, bus driver, administrator, law officer, who works with a child diagnosed with autism.'

Framed with both humor and compassion, this award-winning book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism.


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The ADOS KitAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - ADOS

Catherine Lord, PhD, Michael Rutter, MD FRS, Pamela C. DiLavore, PhD and Susan Risi, PhD
WPS

The ADOS can be used to evaluate almost anyone suspected of having autism—from two-years-old to adult, from children with no speech to adults who are verbally fluent.

This semi-structured assessment consists of various activities that allow you to observe social and communication behaviours related to the diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorders. These activities provide interesting, standard contexts in which interaction can occur.


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Autism Diagnostic Interview - RevisedAutism Diagnostic Interview - Revised

Michael Rutter, MD FRS, Ann LeCouteur, MBBS and Catherine Lord, PhD
WPS

Used in research for decades, the ADI-R provides a thorough assessment of individuals suspected of having autism or other autism spectrum disorders. It has proven highly useful for formal diagnosis as well as treatment and educational planning.
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1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Veronica Zysk and Ellen Notbohm
Future Horizons

A time-saver. A life-saver. Parents and professionals can now bypass countless hours spent seeking answers to the mystifying day-to-day challenges of autism. In snappy, can-do format, 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders offers page after page of try-it-now solutions that have worked for thousands of children grappling with sensory, communication, social, behaviour, self-care issues and more.
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