Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
As an autism specialist, having a thorough understanding of the wide variety of academic, behavioral, and social skills assessments that are available for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a critical skill. Through studying the evidence-based practices related to the assessment of students with ASD, practitioners are better able to select appropriate assessments based on the unique needs of each student. Additionally, studying this research provides insight about the effect of assessments on students with ASD.
Utilize the “MA: Autism Spectrum Disorder Library Guide” and the GCU Library to conduct research about academic, behavioral, and social skills assessments. Review the “Preparing Annotated Bibliographies” and prepare an annotated bibliography that showcases a robust list of research on academic, behavioral, and social skills assessments for students with ASD.
Minimum of 8-10 academic, properly annotated sources.
Clear summaries of main points specific to academic, behavioral, and social skills assessments and associated effective practices.
Sample Answer
here is an annotated bibliography of 10 academic sources on academic, behavioral, and social skills assessments for students with ASD:
1. The Assessment of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, and Bruce J. McPartland (2015). This book provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment process for children and adolescents with ASD. It covers a wide range of topics, including the purpose of assessment, different types of assessments, and how to interpret assessment results.
Annotation: This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is involved in the assessment of children and adolescents with ASD. It provides clear and concise information on a wide range of topics, and it is well-referenced.
2. Evidence-Based Practices for the Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Amy Wetherby and Barry M. Prizant (2013). This book provides an overview of the evidence-based practices for the assessment of ASD. It covers a wide range of topics, including the use of standardized assessments, naturalistic observations, and functional behavioral assessment.
Annotation: This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the evidence-based practices for the assessment of ASD. It provides clear and concise information on a wide range of topics, and it is well-referenced.