{"title":"Autism \u0026 Neurodiversity","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"is-this-autism-a-companion-guide-for-diagnosing-1st-edition","title":"Is This Autism?: A Companion Guide for Diagnosing, 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs This Autism?: A Companion Guide for Diagnosing, 1st Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a practical clinical resource designed to help healthcare professionals recognize and assess autism, particularly in individuals whose autistic traits may have been overlooked or misunderstood. The book presents a neurodiversity-affirming approach to autism assessment, helping clinicians understand the diverse ways autism can present across individuals and circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book explores a range of assessment methods, including clinical interviews, rating scales, self-report measures, social cognition tests, and behavioral observations. It explains how these approaches can support the diagnostic process and highlights important considerations when evaluating individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and support needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guide also addresses cultural considerations, common diagnostic mistakes, and challenges that may contribute to missed or delayed autism identification. It provides practical guidance on communicating with clients, discussing assessment findings, and supporting individuals throughout the diagnostic process with sensitivity and respect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, this companion guide offers valuable insights into autism assessment and diagnosis. It serves as a useful reference for clinicians seeking to strengthen their diagnostic knowledge and provide more inclusive, individualized support to autistic people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs This Autism?: A Companion Guide for Diagnosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9781032517650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1032517654\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e308 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutism Assessment and Diagnosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"thebookscharm.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67233227833593,"sku":"ITA-9781032517650","price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/6948\/2745\/files\/aut1_ac3fdaff-e828-4cce-91ae-0d9254e4aaca.jpg?v=1790552492"}],"url":"https:\/\/thebookscharm.com\/collections\/autism-neurodiversity.oembed","provider":"The Books Charm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}