Top : Diagnosis of Autism
Living with Autism or any of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders sure isn`t simple, you will need support and in many cases this is not immediately forthcoming.
This site exists as a `focal point` to help find the advice you need to meet the trials ahead with skill and fortitiude.
We have assembled all the sites about Autism, PDD and Fragile X Syndrome that we could and built this autism portal with a full search engine.
Sites:
- Asperger's Disorder - DSM IV diagnostic criteria for this condition.
- Assessment References - Bibliography of professional resources.
- Autism Checklist - Evaluating and diagnosing Autism/PDD, suggested medical tests.
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder - Paper on defining the boundaries.
- Autistic Disorder: European Description - The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders. World Health Organization, Geneva, 1992.
- CARD Factsheets - Definition of autism, diagnosis and evaluation. [English, Spanish]
- Development of Tools for Earlier Diagnosis of Autism - Article from the APA Monitor. (November 1, 1998)
- 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.
- 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.
- Diagnostic and Assessment Instruments for Autism Spectrum Disorders - List of titles.
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