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Direct linkChericoni, Natasha; Balboni, Giulia; Costanzo, Valeria; Mancini, Alice; Prosperi, Margherita; Lasala, Roberta; Tancredi, Raffaella; Scattoni, Maria Luisa; Molteni, Massimo; Molteni, Massimo; Valeri, Giovanni; Vicari, Stefano; Zoccante, Leonardo; Arduino, Maurizio; Venuti, Paola; Sogos, Carla; Guzzetta, Andrea; Muratori, Filippo; Apicella, Fabio – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
The capacity of the Child Behavior Checklist 1½-5 (CBCL 1½-5) to identify children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 18 months was tested on 37 children clinically referred for ASD and 46 children at elevated likelihood of developing ASD due to having an affected brother/sister. At 30 months the clinically referred children all received a…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Behavior, Infants, Toddlers
Brewer, Lisa – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2020
The average diagnosis of autism in the United States is after 4 years of age, even though a reliable diagnosis can be obtained as early as 2 years of age. Early identification of autism can help facilitate access to early intervention, yet many children experience significant delays in receiving a diagnosis and intervention. Various factors…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests, Referral
Harris, Bryn; Barton, Erin E. – International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 2017
Many countries are experiencing a dramatic increase of Mexican immigrants in recent decades, especially the United States. It is essential that professionals understand the cultural expectations and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic and intervention practices in Mexico to be better prepared to meet the needs of this population. In fact,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Qualitative Research, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Pizur-Barnekow, Kris; Muusz, Marta; McKenna, Catherine; O'Connor, Emily; Cutler, Ann – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2013
Service coordinators in a statewide early intervention program were surveyed to develop an understanding of screening and referral practices to identify children on the autism spectrum. Quantitative and qualitative data summarizing autism-specific screening and referral practices are reported. More than 50% of the respondents reported that they…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Coordinators, Autism, Screening Tests
Cunningham, Sean – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Early identification and intervention of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can have beneficial effects that extend into later life. However, currently used instruments have difficulties detecting children who may have an ASD. The current study investigated the utility of a newly published measure, Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS). Participants…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Rating Scales, Test Validity
Crais, Elizabeth R.; McComish, Cara S.; Humphreys, Betsy P.; Watson, Linda R.; Baranek, Grace T.; Reznick, J. Steven; Christian, Rob B.; Earls, Marian – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
This study explored North Carolina pediatric healthcare professional's (PHP) perceptions of screening 12-18 month old infants for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Eight focus groups (66 PHPs) were conducted across practice settings. The purpose was to explore PHP's perspectives to: inform development of ASD screening tools and ultimately impact…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Attitude Measures, Screening Tests, Disability Identification
Fujiwara, Takeo; Okuyama, Makiko; Funahashi, Keiichi – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
The early assessment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is important to improving patient outcomes, allowing family members to prepare for and cope with symptoms, and assisting in plans for appropriate educational opportunities. However, little is known about factors that influence the time lag between the parents' first concerns and the first…
Descriptors: Psychiatric Services, Autism, Hospitals, Foreign Countries
Nuner, Joyce E.; Griffith, Amy C. Stevens – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2011
Early care and education providers often are the first to notice children's developmental differences because their extensive knowledge about and experience with typical development is a baseline frame for recognizing differences. Educators of young children are aware that the earlier children with developmental delays, such as those caused by…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Young Children, Developmental Delays
Hedley, Darren; Young, Robyn; Angelica, Maria; Gallegos, Juarez; Salazar, Carlos, Marcin – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2010
A Spanish translation of the Autism Detection in Early Childhood (ADEC-SP) was administered to 115 children aged 15-73 months in Mexico. In Phase 1, children with Autistic Disorder (AD), a non-Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) diagnosis or typical development were assessed with the ADEC-SP by a clinician blind to the child's diagnostic…
Descriptors: Incidence, Autism, Mental Disorders, Rating Scales
Finke, Erinn H.; Drager, Kathryn D. R.; Ash, Stephanie – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2010
Qualitative interview methodology was used to investigate the perspectives and experiences of five general pediatricians who had diagnosed children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Information was obtained from the participants in the following areas: a) training; b) signs/symptoms of ASD; c) causes of ASD; d) well-child exams; e) first…
Descriptors: Autism, Disability Identification, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Physicians
Twyman, Kimberly A.; Maxim, Rolanda A.; Leet, Terry L.; Ultmann, Monica H. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
Although early recognition of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is important, the age of children at diagnosis is variable. Forty-five participants diagnosed with ASD were divided into groups based on age at diagnosis and compared on age when parents first became concerned about various aspects of their development. Results demonstrated no…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Disability Identification, Referral
Download full textInteragency Autism Coordinating Committee, 2010
As part of the Combating Autism Act of 2006, the members of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) are required to develop an annual "Summary of Advances" to describe each year's top advances in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research. These advances represent significant progress in the early diagnosis of ASD, understanding the…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Autism, Disability Identification, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
