Diagnosis Autism Spectrum Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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• Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder - Paper on defining the boundaries.
• Asperger's Disorder - DSM IV diagnostic criteria for this condition.
• Diagnosis of Autism in Children With Down Syndrome by Glen Vatter - Detailed comparison of the symptoms of the two conditions, and neurodevelopmental a discussion of issues in diagnosis.
• Autism Checklist - Evaluating and diagnosing Autism/PDD, suggested medical tests.
• Assessment References - Bibliography of professional resources.
• Development of Tools for Earlier Diagnosis of Autism - Article from the APA Monitor.
• Developmental Delay vs. Developmental Disorder in Young Children: Understanding the Difference - Article on differentiating between the two conditions. Includes modified diagnosis checklist for Autism in toddlers.
• Practice Parameter: Screening and diagnosis of autism - Detailed discussion for physicians of the steps in autism spectrum autism autism spectrum diagnosis, with suggested medical tests and other autism spectrum assessments. autism spectrum From the American Academy of Neurology autism spectrum and the autism spectrum Child Neurology Society.[PDF]
• Autistic Disorder: European Description - The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders. autism spectrum diagnosis World Health Organization, Geneva, 1992.
• CARD Factsheets - Definition of autism, diagnosis and evaluation. [English, Spanish]

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