Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Critical Issues in Clinical, Forensic and School Settings (Contemporary Issues in Psychological Assessment)

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• A practical guide to the comprehensive assessment process.
  
• Discussion of the assessment process from referral to recommendation.
  
• Diagnostic framework for ASD and other disorders 
  
• School-based ASD eligibility evaluation.
  
• Assessment across the lifespan.

Willard completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Colorado; a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University; and a Ph.D. in Child, Family, and School Psychology from the University of Denver. Dr. Willard’s clinical specialty is in the area of autism evaluation and treatment. She is published in the field of electronic collaboration and peer review in academic research. She was awarded a fellowship with JFK Partners, Center of Excellence for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at University of Colorado Medical School and the Children’s Hospital. She developed a proprietary assessment of visual imagery for children with autism for her dissertation under the supervision of Dr. Susan Hepburn, nationally recognized autism researcher; and Dr. Gloria Miller, an expert in school psychology. She completed her Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship for Emerge; conducting psychological, neuropsychological and forensic evaluations, providing therapy to clients and consulting with schools. She now works as a school psychologist and post-doctoral clinician serving primarily pediatric populations. eering from the Colorado School of Mines and Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston. Dr. Huckabee completed an internship at Baylor College of Medicine with postdoctoral fellowships at DePelchin Children’s Center and JFK Partners at the University of Colorado. Dr. Huckabee’s research studies have involved understanding intelligence and language skills in children with autism, the role of serotonin in mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, brain anoxia, and treatment outcome in autism. Dr. Huckabee has previously held administrative leadership positions at five clinics for autism spectrum disorders, including the Universities of Houston TX and Colorado. Ironically, Dr. Huckabee’s son was diagnosed with autism when she was in graduate school. With compassion and competence, she provides counseling for individuals and couples as well as leads parent groups in the community.