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| Web Pages |
| Assessment References |
| Bibliography of professional resources. |
| Development of Tools for Earlier Diagnosis of Autism |
| Article from the APA Monitor. |
| Diagnostic and Assessment Instruments for Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| List of titles. |
| Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder |
| Paper on defining the boundaries. |
| Pervasive Developmental Disorders |
| NICHCY briefing paper, discussing how Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) fits into the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorders. |
| Asperger's Disorder |
| DSM IV diagnostic criteria for this condition. |
| CARD Factsheets |
| Definition of autism, diagnosis and evaluation. [English, Spanish] |
| Autistic Disorder: European Description |
| The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders. World Health Organization, Geneva, 1992. |
| Diagnostic Instruments |
| Descriptions, with references, of the diagnostic instruments used at the University of Michigan Autism and Communications Disorders Center. |
| Importance of Assessments by Paul Trehin |
| Article discusses how to improve the process of testing for autism. |
| Autism Checklist |
| Evaluating and diagnosing Autism/PDD, suggested medical tests. |
| The National Autistic Society - Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) |
| A screening instrument which identifies children aged 18 months who are at risk for social-communication disorders. |
| Diagnosis of Autism in Children With Down Syndrome by Glen Vatter |
| Detailed comparison of the symptoms of the two conditions, and a discussion of issues in diagnosis. |
| Practice Parameter: Screening and diagnosis of autism |
| Detailed discussion for physicians of the steps in autism diagnosis, with suggested medical tests and other assessments. From the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society. [PDF file] |
| First Signs - Screening Tools |
| Discusses how physicians can use screening tools for autism, with links to order recommended tools. |
| Developmental Delay vs. Developmental Disorder in Young Children: Understanding the Difference |
| Article on differentiating between the two conditions. Includes modified checklist for Autism in toddlers. |