title: Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infants and Toddlers: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment
author: Katarzyna Chawarska
description: <DIV><DIV><P>&quot;An exciting frontier in autism spectrum disorders is early diagnosis and intervention. This timely new book provides invaluable illumination of this area by synthesizing research and offering numerous clinical pearls to inform clinicians. Written by a distinguished group of clinical investigators, the book authoritatively reviews and evaluates a large number of topics relevant to assessment and treatment. It is an invaluable aid to those with an interest in infant mental health, developmental disabilities, developmental psychopathology, and prevention science.&quot;--Charles H. Zeanah, MD, Sellars Polchow Professor, Vice Chair for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Tulane University</P>&quot;One of the most exciting developments in the autism field in the past decade has been the study of autism as it emerges in infancy and toddlerhood. This exceptional volume captures the crest of this wave by summarizing clinical and experimental studies of autism in early childhood. Its scope encompasses screening, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as cutting-edge theoretical models that may help us to better understand what lies at the core of autistic development. This is a &#39;must read&#39; for scientists interested in early autism and should be recommended to training and practicing clinicians in a wide variety of fields, including psychology, child psychiatry, pediatrics, speech-language pathology, and early education.&quot;--Tony Charman, PhD, Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK</DIV><DIV><P>&quot;This exemplary volume brings together truly state-of-the-art discussions of new concepts and methods in the early diagnosis and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders. Autism has gone from a rare, poorly understood disorder to a well-defined syndrome that is now recognized as more common than Down syndrome, epilepsy, or cancer in children. To no small extent, our improved understanding, identification, and treatment of the youngest children with autism has stemmed from work conducted by the editors and contributors of this integrated, exceedingly well-organized volume.&quot;--Peter C. Mundy, PhD, Lisa Capps Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, School of Education, and Director for Education Research, M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California at Davis</P></DIV></DIV><br /><br /><DIV>"This excellent book alerts clinicians to the fact that the autism landscape isn't what it used to be. The book's editors...are among the most qualified professionals to assemble a volume on this topic for practitioners. The book's 12 chapters are authored by many notable clinical and educational researchers....This is an outstanding book for practitioners involved in evaluation, treating, or providing other services to young children with autism spectrum disorders who need an up-to-date summary of a rapidly changing scientific landscape."</DIV> (<i>Journal of Clinical Psychiatry</i> 2010-05-21)<br /><br /><DIV>"Exceptionally timely given the recent focus on the importance of early identification of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)....Provides a comprehensive discussion of what is known about the development of ASDs in early infancy. What may be more striking, however, is the way the book highlights what is not known about this stage in the development of children with ASD....In a clear and concise manner, this book identifies the problem of ASD in infancy and provides measured discussions of key debates before challenging the reader with future research that will allow more about this key developmental stage to be properly understood."</DIV> (<i>Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders</i> 2010-05-21)<br /><br /><DIV>"This comprehensive book on autism spectrum disorders is rich in information. It is an important step toward the goal of designing interventions that target the mechanisms that underlie the symptoms."</DIV> (<i>New England Journal of Medicine</i> 2010-05-21)<br /><br /><DIV>"This is an excellent title for academic libraries....Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty."</DIV> (<i>Choice</i> 2010-05-21)
zlib_text: brain
  sciences
  Review
  Systematic Review of Level 1 and Level 2 Screening
  Tools for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Toddlers
  Serena Petrocchi 1,2,3,*,†
  , Annalisa Levante 2,4,†
  and Flavia Lecciso 2,4
  1
  Institute of Communication and Health, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Via Buﬃ 13, 6900 Lugano,
  Switzerland
  2
  Lab of Applied Psychology and Intervention, Department of History, Society and Human Studies,
  University of Salento, Via di Valesio, 73100 Lecce, Italy; annalisa.levante@unisalento.it (A.L.);
  ﬂavia.lecciso@unisalento.it (F.L.)
  3
  Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IRCCS European Institute of Oncology,
  Via Ripamonti 435, 20141 Milano, Italy
  4
  Department of History, Society and Human Studies, University of Salento, Via di Valesio, 73100 Lecce, Italy
  *
  Correspondence: serena.petrocchi@usi.ch
  †
  These authors contributed equally to this work.
  Received: 28 February 2020; Accepted: 17 March 2020; Published: 19 March 2020
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