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Article on differentiating between the two conditions. Includes modified checklist for Autism in
toddlers.
http://www.gillettechildrens.org/default.cfm?PID=1.7.8.1&inq_key=14583&action=detail&am....
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First Signs - Screening Tools
Discusses how physicians can use screening tools for autism, with links to order recommended tools.
http://www.firstsigns.org/pages/physician_resources/tools.html
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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]
http://www.aan.com/professionals/practice/pdfs/gl0063.pdf
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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.
http://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome/index4.html?page=autism.html
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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.
http://www.nas.org.uk/profess/chat.html
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Autism Checklist
Evaluating and diagnosing Autism/PDD, suggested medical tests.
http://www.autism-pdd.net/checklist.html
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Importance of Assessments by Paul Trehin
Article discusses how to improve the process of testing for autism.
http://www.teacch.com/assess.htm
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Diagnostic Instruments
Descriptions, with references, of the diagnostic instruments used at the University of Michigan
Autism and Communications Disorders Center.
http://www.umich.edu/~umacc/diagnostic_instruments/description.htm
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Autistic Disorder: European Description
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders. World Health Organization, Geneva,
1992.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/icd/p22-ch06.html
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CARD Factsheets
Definition of autism, diagnosis and evaluation. [English, Spanish]
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/cardpubs/factsheets.htm
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Asperger's Disorder
DSM IV diagnostic criteria for this condition.
http://web.syr.edu/~rjkopp/data/as_diag_list.html
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Pervasive Developmental Disorders
NICHCY briefing paper, discussing how Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
(PDD-NOS) fits into the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs20txt.htm
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Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder
Paper on defining the boundaries.
http://www.mugsy.org/bishop.htm
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Diagnostic and Assessment Instruments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
List of titles.
http://www.isn.net/~jypsy/tests.htm
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Development of Tools for Earlier Diagnosis of Autism
Article from the APA Monitor.
http://www.apa.org/monitor/nov98/autism.html
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Assessment References
Bibliography of professional resources.
http://www.behavior-consultant.com/aut-dx-refs.htm
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