- Assessment References
Bibliography of professional resources.
http://www.behavior-consultant.com/aut-dx-refs.htm
- Autism Checklist
Evaluating and diagnosing Autism/PDD, suggested medical tests.
http://www.autism-pdd.net/checklist.html
- CARD Factsheets
Definition of autism, diagnosis and evaluation. [English, Spanish]
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/cardpubs/factsheets.htm
- 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
- 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
- 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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