This video by Dr Ozonoff encapsulate what we have learned in class about assessment of Autism.
There are several important considerations that should inform the assessment process. Development history is a very important perspective.The critical aspects of this history-taking are reviews of communication, social, and behavioral development. The information gained from these sources can be integrated into a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis.
The second important consideration is that the evaluation of a child with ASD should include information from multiple sources and contexts, as symptoms of ASD may be dependent on environment. Reports from parent, teachers, and FBA may all be part of the most comprehensive ASD assessment.
A good assessment is very important because its contribute to planning and evaluation of intervention.
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