1st Edition

Education Assessment for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Hu Xiaoyi Copyright 2026
388 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

388 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book examines the educational needs of school-aged children with autism in China. It addresses the gap between the available resources and the growing demand for specialized education. The author presents a comprehensive assessment system based on well-established models, such as the iceberg theory and Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The framework prioritizes three levels of need:... Read more

1. Sensory Perception  2. Motor Skills  3. Emotion Management  4. Functional Routines  5. Interests and Behaviors  6. Social Interactions  7. Verbal Communication  8. Cognition and Academics

 

Biography

Hu Xiaoyi is Professor at the Department of Special Education, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University (BNU, China) and Director of the Autism Research Center at BNU. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and a distinguished scholar specializing in interventions for children with developmental disabilities, particularly autism and intellectual disabilities.