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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.

BASC™-2 Progress Monitor

Use the BASC™-2 Progress Monitor to easily monitor progress after behavioral interventions. Covers externalizing and ADHD Problems, Internalizing Problems, Social Withdrawal and Adaptive Skills.

ADD

Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales® (BrownADDScales)

Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales® (BrownADDScales) for a measure of ADD across the life span.

ADD

Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (CARS2)

Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (CARS2) is a brief rating scale that helps identify autism in children.

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

The Children’s Communication Checklist—2 (CCC—2) is a parent or caregiver rating scale, which rates aspects of communication, and screens for general language and pragmatic language impairment.

Autism

Conners 3rd Edition (Conners 3)

The Conners 3rd Edition (Conners 3) helps you assess ADHD and comorbid disorders in children and adolescents.

ADD

Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales™ (Conners CBRS)

Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales™ (Conners CBRS) assess behavior, emotions, and academic problems in children and adolescents.

ADD

Delis-Rating of Executive Function (D-REF)

A quick measure of an individual’s behaviors related to executive function difficulties.

Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification

Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification provides a brief overview examining the definitions and classification systems of—and methods for—identification of specific learning disabilities (SLDs).

Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale (GADS)

The GADS helps 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.

Autism

Greenspan Social-Emotional Growth Chart

Greenspan Social-Emotional Growth Chart, a screening questionnaire for infants and young children.

Autism

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

Pervasive Developmental Disorders Screening Test-II (PDDST-II) helps detect autism at an early age to begin intervention.

Autism

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

Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition (PLS-4) helps evaluate basic communication and language skills in young children.

Autism

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

Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition (PLS-4) Spanish Edition helps evaluate communicaiton and language skills in young children.

Autism

Preschool Language Scale-5 Screening Test (PLS-5 Screening Test)

The PLS-5 Screening Test provides an efficient instrument to help you identify infants, toddlers, and young children at risk for a language disorder. Now available in English and in Spanish, this tool can help you screen for a broad spectrum of skills within six speech and language areas—in just 5 to 10 minutes.

Autism

Preschool Language Scale-5 Spanish Screening Test (PLS-5 Spanish Screening Test)

The PLS-5 Screening Test provides an efficient instrument to help you identify infants, toddlers, and young children at risk for a language disorder. Now available in English and in Spanish, this tool can help you screen for a broad spectrum of skills within six speech and language areas—in just 5 to 10 minutes.

Autism

Preschool Language Scales, Fifth Edition (PLS™-5)

Preschool Language Scales, Fifth Edition is an interactive, play-based assessment that provides comprehensive information about language skills for children at high risk for moderate-to-severe language delays.

Autism

Preschool Language Scales, Fifth Edition Spanish (PLS-5™ Spanish)

A measurement of young children’s communication skills, developed for Spanish-speaking preschoolers.

Autism

Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Third Edition

Appropriate for use with any age and ability level, this resource is a valuable tool for therapists, teachers, and parents.

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition (Vineland-II)

Since the beginning, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales has been a leading measure of personal and social skills needed for everyday living. Psychologists and other professionals continue to depend on it to identify individuals who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and other impairments. Not only does Vineland aid in diagnosis, but it gives you valuable information for developing educational and treatment plans.

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Vineland Social-Emotional Early Childhood Scales (Vineland SEEC)

The Vineland Social-Emotional Early Childhood Scales (Vineland SEEC) is a measure of social-emotional skills in early childhood.

ADD,Autism