Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are complex disorders and may involve neurological or genetic problems, therefore a comprehensive evaluation should entail neurologic and genetic assessment. In addition, autistic children are extremely delayed in their social and speech development. A screening for their social and communicative development is needed. Sometimes, a screening for autistic children physical development is also necessary.
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Diagnostic Criteria for the Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Diagnostic and Statisical Manual of Mental Disorders Diagnostic Criteria for Autistic Disorder A total of six (or ...
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New Report Urges Autism Screening for All Children
If at the next doctor's visit your pediatrician says she wants to screen your 18-month-old for autism, don't panic. ...
Source: Education.com
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The Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Although there are many concerns about labeling a young child with an ASD, the earlier the diagnosis of ASD is made, ...
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