Diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorders. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Research on the identification and evaluation of autism spectrum disorders is reviewed, and best practices for clinical work are discussed. The latest research on diagnostic tools, and their recommended use, is also reviewed. Recommendations include the use of instruments designed to assess multiple domains of functioning and behavior, the inclusion of parents and caregivers as active partners, and the consideration of developmental factors throughout the diagnostic process.

publication date

  • February 1, 2012

Research

keywords

  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC3269006

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84856239145

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.pcl.2011.10.018

PubMed ID

  • 22284796

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 59

issue

  • 1