Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program

"The VB-MAPP is a criterion-referenced assessment tool, curriculum guide, and skill tracking system that is designed for children with autism, and other individuals who demonstrate language delays. The VB-MAPP is based on B.F. Skinner’s (1957) analysis of verbal behavior, established developmental milestones, and research from the field of behavior analysis."

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Disruptive behavior disorders: Evidence-based practice for assessment and intervention

Disruptive behavior disorders: Evidence-based practice for assessment and intervention "reviews a broad range of evidence-based practices and offers recommendations for selecting, implementing, and evaluating them within a multi-tiered framework. Coverage includes school- and home-based approaches, multi-component programs, prevention strategies, and social skills training." -publisher

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Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, 3rd edition

The GARS-3 assists teachers, parents, and clinicians in identifying autism in individuals and estimating its severity. Items on the GARS-3 are based on the 2013 diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder adopted by the APA and published in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders–Fifth Edition (DSM-5). The GARS-3 yields standard scores, percentile ranks, severity level, and probability of Autism.

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Socially savvy: An assessment and curriculum guide for young children

The purpose of Socially Savvy is to provide an assessment and tracking tool, based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), for the social skills of young children, as well as a guide for interventions. It focuses on the social skills that are important for a child preparing to transition into kindergarten.

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Autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents: Evidence-based assessment and intervention in schools

Autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents is an authoritative resource that presents up-to-date research and evidence-based tools for accurate assessment and intervention. It includes procedures to help identify children using the new DSM-5 symptom criteria and offers essential guidance for assessing a variety of emotional, behavioral, and academic problems. The book provides practitioners with an evidence-based assessment battery, which includes tests of cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, and adaptive functioning. -from the book description

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Asperger syndrome: Assessing and treating high-functioning autism spectrum disorders

Looking for a definitive reference on assessing and treating asperger syndrome? This completely revised edition of Asperger syndrome: Assessing and treating high-functioning autism spectrum disorders contains the latest research and clinical strategies. The book focuses on how to assess each child or adolescent's needs and provide effective interventions in the areas of communication, behavior, and academic and vocational functioning. -book description

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SLPs: Resources are available!

As noted in the Indiana Resource Center for Autism's latest e-newsletter, "As a member of a multidisciplinary team or as an isolated professional, the SLP often needs access to standardized assessment in language functioning, pragmatics and social skills. It is not always practical for a school district or an agency to purchase extensive speech and language assessment materials. The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has a collection of materials that may assist Indiana speech language pathologists."

CeDIR has these assessments in the library collection available to any SLP who lives or works in Indiana.  These materials circulate for four weeks at a time and can be renewed as long as no one else has requested them. The list of assessment and related materials can be found at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3274

Want to check one out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

Mobile App Monday - iAssessNTeach 1 Lite

Looking for an assessment tool for professionals and parents involved in the education of children with autism spectrum disorder? iAssessNTeach addresses specific needs of young learners (0-3) on the autism spectrum using the Eden Autism Services Infant and Toddler Assessment and Curriculum protocol for skills acquisitions. The app systematically assesses skill areas in all domains. The result of assessments can be used for establishing teaching goals for the individual.

Want to learn more? Visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iassessnteach-1-lite/id543180065?ls=1&mt=8