Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Recent Advances and Innovations in Assessment, Education, and InterventionAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a relatively new diagnostic label which reflects the variability and differentiation of symptomatology among children and youth commonly described as having autistic disorder, high functioning autism (HFA), and Asperger's syndrome. Current best practices have emerged from decades of evidence based research, research to practice translation of empirically supported procedures, and consensus driven recommendations from