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In this final chapter, autism spectrum disorder is described including prevalence considerations, comorbidities, and diagnostic practices, as well as areas of specific challenge in joint attention and theory of mind. The gold standards for assessment are highlighted, and considerations for interventions are presented guided by the National Standards Project and the National Professional Development Center.

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Prelock, P.A., Hutchins, T.L. (2018). Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In: Clinical Guide to Assessment and Treatment of Communication Disorders . Best Practices in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93203-3_12

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