Part 1: Assessment Considerations Chart For Part 1 of the assignment, you will complete a chart examining specific components of communication that are typically assessed when evaluating the communication skills of a child with autism spectrum disorder. You will define each of these components of communication, and discuss standardized and non-standardized assessment tools that can be utilized when evaluating these specific components. A communication assessment for a child with ASD often includes looking at: Joint Attention Symbol Use Communicative Intent Expressive Language Receptive Language Pragmatic Language Social Skills You will then respond to the following for each communication component listed above: Define the component and provide an example of why it is important to examine this component of communication. Provide at least two examples of standardized assessments. Include what needs to be considered when choosing a standardized assessment measure and identify the key professionals that would be involved in the assessment process. Provide at least two examples of non-standardized assessments of the component. Include what needs to be considered when choosing a non-standardized assessment measure and identify the key professionals that would be involved in the assessment process. Part 2: Assessment Essay For Part 2 of the assignment, you will write a 2-3 page informative essay where you address each of the following: Select one of the seven components from the chart you completed and respond to the following: Compare and contrast the standardized and non-standardized assessment tools that you identified. What is the purpose of each assessment tool and how is each beneficial to the assessment of the component you selected? Discuss how assessment findings can be used to plan interventions for a child with autism spectrum disorder. Identify three different strategies that can be utilized to promote language and social skills in young children with autism spectrum disorder. Title page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date. Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs, reflecting appropriate personal and professional insights. Reference page: Include at least three sources listed in APA format. Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left aligned. Use standard 1" margins on all sides. Use APA formatting and citation style. If you need assistance with APA style, please visit the Academic Success Center.