ADHD/Autism

At Pearson, we understand that ADHD and autism are sensitive issues and often difficult to differentiate and treat. To help children connect to the world around them, we offer a range of instruments to help you confidently identify and guide the treatment of infants, children, and adolescents with these disorders.

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Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)

Obtain an AS Quotient that indicates the likelihood that an individual has Asperger Syndrome. Speech-language pathologists, therapists, parents, teachers, or siblings answer the 50 yes/no items drawn from five specific areas of behavior: Cognitive, Maladaptive, Language, Social, and Sensorimotor. The five subtest scores provide comparative information. The total score identifies individuals with Asperger Syndrome. Use the test to document behavioral progress as a result of intervention or to target goals on the student's IEP.

Attention Process Training II (APT-II)

For persons with mild cognitive dysfunction

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Auditory Continuous Performance Test (ACPT)

Determine if an attention problem is one of the underlying factors contributing to a child's learning problems. Pass/Fail criterion scores indicate whether a child's performance matches that of children with normal attention skills or children identified as having ADHD. The child listens to single words presented on the tape and raises a thumb when the target word is heard. Written by the author of SCAN-3: Tests for Auditory Processing Disorders.

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BASC Monitor for ADHD Rating Scales & Software

A powerful tool to help evaluate the effectiveness of ADHD treatments.

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BASC™-2 Progress Monitor

BASC-2 Progress Monitor to easily monitor progress after conducting BASC-2 interventions

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Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS)

Predict everyday problems associated with the Dysexcutive Syndrome

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Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome in Children(BADS–C)

Assist in early identification of deficits in executive functioning in children

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Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales® (BrownADDScales)

Obtain a consistent measure of ADD across the life span with the Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales® for Children and Adolescents and the Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales for Adolescents and Adults. Based on Thomas Brown's cutting-edge model of cognitive impairment in ADD, the Brown ADD Scales explore the executive cognitive functioning aspects of cognition associated with AD/HD (ADD). Extended Age RangeWith the new Brown ADD Scales for Children that include a primary/preschool scale (ages 3–7) and a school-age scale (ages 8–12), in addition to the adolescent and adult scales already available, the Brown ADD Scales allow you to comprehensively assess ADD in individuals of all ages.

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Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)

This brief, 15-item behavior rating scale helps to identify and classify children with autism and to distinguish them from developmentally delayed children who do not have autism. Distinguishes mile-to-moderate from severe autism. Includes items from five prominent systems for diagnosing autism. Each item covers a particular characteristic, ability, or behavior.

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Children’s Communication Checklist—2 U.S. Edition (CCC—2)

The CCC—2 was developed as a parent or caregiver rating scale, which rates aspects of communication, screens for general language and pragmatic language impairment.

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Conners 3rd Edition (Conners 3)

Assess ADHD and comorbid disorders in children and adolescents

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Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales™ (Conners CBRS)

Assess behavior, emotions, and academic problems in children and adolescents

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Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale (GADS)

Evaluate children with unique behavioral problems who may have Asperger's Disorder and differentiate from those who have autism or other related pervasive developmental disabilities. Use in the assessment process, to document behavioral progress, to target goals for IEPs, and for research purposes. A parent or professional who knows the child provides documentation about the essential behavior characteristics of Asperger's Disorder necessary for diagnosis. Thirty-two clearly stated items divided into four subscales describe specific, observable, and measurable behaviors.

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Greenspan Social-Emotional Growth Chart

Monitor the milestones of social-emotional development in infants and very young children

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Look! Listen! Learn Language: Version 2 on CD-ROM

Early intervention activities for language development

Neuropsi—Attention and Memory

Evaluate attention, memory, and learning functioning in Spanish speakers

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Parent Articles About ADHD

Give parents the information they need to assist in their child's therapy. Parental involvement is mandatory for successful intervention with children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This collection of reproducible articles, written by leaders in the field of ADHD, gives parents the information they need to understand ADHD and to help them be successful in the intervention process. Occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, educators, researchers, and physicians, have written these articles in an easy-to-understand format for parents.

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Pervasive Developmental Disorders Screening Test-II (PDDST-II)

Detect autism at an early age to begin intervention

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Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition (PLS-4) English Edition

Introducing Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition (PLS–4) English Edition. The newest edition of PLS–4 will provide you with developmental milestones, based on the latest research. With input from speech pathologists around the U. S. , PLS–4 will have expanded coverage of language skills and new norms to obtain an even more accurate picture of a child's language skills. We listened, we learned, and we improved it. PLS–4 enhancements are a direct result of your input.   Some of the exciting features you'll see are: New Norms based on 2000 U. S. Census figures for children birth through 6 years. The new norms are based on a larger, more diverse sample of approximately 1,500 children, including children with disabilities.

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Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition (PLS-4) Spanish Edition

PLS-4 Spanish Edition has all the great benefits and enhancements of the English edition of PLS-4. PLUS, it is not simply a translation of the English version. It has been developed with Spanish speakers specifically in mind. Original PLS items were modified to reflect cultural experiences common to many Spanish subgroups and new items were developed in conjunction with items for the English edition. Alternate vocabulary that reflects regional differences for Spanish speakers in the Caribbean and Central and South America are listed on the Record Form. Experts in the field reviewed PLS-4 Spanish test items to ensure that the items are appropriate for a diverse range of Spanish speakers.

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Sourcebook for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder, Second Edition

A Management Guide For Early Childhood Professionals and Parents

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Vineland Social-Emotional Early Childhood Scales (Vineland SEEC)

A measure of social-emotional skills in early childhood.

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