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Publication Date: 2012-Sep
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A Review of Assessment Tools for Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Implications for School Practice
Klose, Laurie McGarry; Plotts, Cynthia; Kozeneski, Nicole; Skinner-Foster, Jacqueline
Assessment for Effective Intervention, v37 n4 p236-242 Sep 2012
This paper provides a review of widely used measures for assessing Autism Spectrum Disorders, including the "Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised," "Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule," "Psychoeducational Profile-Third Edition," "Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition," and "Childhood Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition." Each measure is evaluated in terms of its usefulness for diagnosis and screening with respect to IDEA eligibility criteria, clinical diagnostic criteria, and current understanding of best practices. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Measures (Individuals), Clinical Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, Screening Tests, Eligibility, Special Education, Federal Legislation, Best Practices
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule; Childhood Autism Rating Scale
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