Autism Spectrum Disorder Intervention Manual
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation Scale (ASDES) is based on the most commonly recognized definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as defined by the AmericaSCHOOlversions provides a broader assessment of the child’s social, emotional, acan Psychiatric Association (APA) (2013) in the DSM-5™. It is nationally standardized for ages 3 through 18 years of age.
- The Autistic Spectrum Disorder Intervention Manual (507 pages, © 2022) includes IEP goals, objectives, and interventions for all 122 items on the School Version of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation Scale.
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The Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation Scale measures the characteristics typically associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder as described by the medical profession and observed by educators, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Combining both home and school versions and communication strengths and weaknesses across different environments. The following functions are served by the instrument:
- measurement of behavior by primary observers in the school or residential environment
- comparison of an individual student to a national standard for screening purposes
- identification of the child’s characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder as defined by the American Psychiatric Association
- pinpointing areas of need for behavioral intervention/improvement
- identification of goals, objectives, and interventions for the student’s IEP, and program implementation with the use of the Autistic Disorder Intervention Manual.
Characteristics and Components of the ASDES
- The ASDES subscales of Social-Emotional Reciprocity, Nonverbal, Relationships, Stereotyped/Repetitive, Routines/Rituals, Interests, and Sensory are based on the diagnostic criteria for ASD from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5™) (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
- measurement of behavior by primary observers in the school or residential environment