Resources - Autism Spectrum

Identification and Evaluation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

This report addresses background information, including definition, history, epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, early signs, neuropathologic aspects, and etiologic possibilities in autism spectrum disorders. In addition, this report provides an algorithm to help the pediatrician develop a strategy for early identification of children with autism spectrum disorders.

Autism ID.pdf

(American Academy of Pediatrics (2007))

 

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