Autism Spectrum Disorder: Examining Current Diagnosis Strategies and Assessment Tools

Autor/in	Wormald, Amy Marie
Titel	Autism Spectrum Disorder: Examining Current Diagnosis Strategies and Assessment Tools
Quelle	(2011), (128 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit M.A. Thesis, Biola University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Private Schools; Autism; Testing; Rating Scales; Program Effectiveness; Public Schools; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Interviews; Disability Identification; Diagnostic Tests; Screening Tests; Validity; Reliability; Speech Language Pathology; Allied Health Personnel; Public School Teachers; Qualitative Research; Statistical Analysis; Individualized Education Programs; California; Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule; Childhood Autism Rating Scale + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Private school; Privatschule; Autismus; Testdurchführung; Testen; Rating-Skala; Public school; Öffentliche Schule; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Diagnostic test; Diagnostischer Test; Screening-Verfahren; Gültigkeit; Reliabilität; Qualitative Forschung; Statistische Analyse; Individualized education program; Individualisierendes Lernen; Kalifornien
Abstract	Recent literature notes a significant increase in students being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Yet, no uniform testing protocol exists. It is vital for students and educators that a unified testing process be created and established. This study investigated which ASD testing instruments were currently used in Southern California public schools. Both survey questions and interview questions allowed the participants of this study to indicate which test was their preferred test based on ease of use and accuracy. The study found that the CARS [Childhood Autism Rating Scale] test was the preferred assessment tool. Based on the results of this study, recommendations were made for private schools that do not currently test students thought to have ASD characteristics. It is vital that private schools emulate their public counterparts in the realm of special needs. Thus, the implications of this study can be helpful in establishing a solid testing process that will benefit all parties involved. Appendixes present: (1) Autism Survey; (2) Informed Consent Form; and (3) Interview Questions and Request Email. (Contains 7 tables.) (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10