Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119075455
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 208


Description:


A practical guide to adaptive behaviors across a range of neurodevelopmental disorders


Adaptive behavior assessment measures independent living skills, including communication, social skills, personal care, and practical work skills. For individuals with intellectual disabilities, evaluation of these skills is a critical tool for measuring eligibility and can identify specific skills that must be learned before effective educational interventions can be implemented. Essentials of Adaptive Behavior Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders describes the role of adaptive behavior in assessment and treatment, and provides clear guidance for measurement. Case samples provide real-world illustration of behaviors and assessment, and systematic comparison of various measures are presented and explained to better inform planning.


Individual chapters outline specific adaptive behaviors across a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, giving clinicians, practitioners, students, and researchers a better understanding of diagnostic differentials and how to place independent skill programming in treatment and intervention.


Plan intervention and treatment based on accessible measurement guidelines across a range of disorders

Gain a deeper understanding of adaptive functioning specific to ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and genetic disorders

Compare and contrast current measures to evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, and areas of overlap



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