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1. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK573609Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment

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   Aug 20, 2021 · Abstract. The diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have changed greatly over the years. Currently, diagnosis is conducted mainly by observational screening tools that measure a child’s social and cognitive abilities.

   • Author: Ronan Lordan, Ronan Lordan, Cristiano Storni, Chiara Alessia De Benedictis
   • Published: 2021/08/20

   • Publish Year: 2021

2. www.neurologyadvisor.com › topics › autism-spectrumAutism Spectrum Tests for Children and Adults: A Nurse ...

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Credit: getty Images Allison Paugh, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), explains the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan for autism from early childhood to adulthood.

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   Is there a universal screening tool for children with autism?

   • Although there is a lack of a universal screening instruments, public health systems in various countries in Europe such as Spain and Ireland have programs in place to identify young children with ASD (~ 18–30 months) using M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers) and similar tools ( 31 ).

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   What diagnostic test do you use for autism?

   • Paugh: I use the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS®-2), which is the gold standard diagnostic test for autism used across the lifespan. Sometimes, I am able to know right away without any doubt that an individual has autism using this screening method, particularly if they are non-verbal.

   Autism Spectrum Tests for Children and Adults: A Nurse Practitioner

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   What are the best autism diagnostic tools?

   • While many tools to screen and diagnose ASD exist, two of the leading autism diagnostic tools in use today are DSM-5 and M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers). Since 2013, DSM-5 has been used as a diagnostic tool for ASD worldwide ( 1, 12 ).

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4. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpAutism Spectrum Disorder: Primary Care Principles | AAFP

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   Dec 15, 2016 · Develops plan for treatment: Psychiatrist: Evaluates and treats associated psychiatric conditions and maladaptive behaviors: Psychologist: Administers cognitive or...

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5. psychnews.psychiatryonline.org › doi › 10Assessment and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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   Jan 3, 2019 · Since 1 in 40 children now has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), psychiatrists and other clinicians need to improve their assessment and treatment strategies for this population. The core symptom domains of ASD are persistent deficits in social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

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7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesPost-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism ...

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   Oct 24, 2019 · 1. Identify and assess target behaviours. • Ask parents or other caregivers (e.g., relatives or a child care provider) about intensity, duration, and factors that appear to worsen or improve the behaviour to be targeted. Ask about the effect of a specific behaviour on the child’s daily functioning.

   • Author: Angie Ip, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, Jessica A Brian

   • Publish Year: 2019

8. www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › autismTreatment and Intervention Services for Autism Spectrum ...

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   Mar 9, 2022 · Current treatments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) seek to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily functioning and quality of life. 1 ASD affects each person differently, meaning that people with ASD have unique strengths and challenges and different treatment needs. 1 Therefore, treatment plans usually involve multiple professionals and are catered toward the individual.

9. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpAutism Spectrum Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the ... - AAFP

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   Nov 15, 2020 · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting one in 59 children in the United States and other industrialized nations. In addition to behavior issues, ASD is ...