Screening and Diagnostic Instruments for Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: A Selective Review.

Charak, David A.; Stella, Jennifer L.

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ERIC Number: EJ648781

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Screening and Diagnostic Instruments for Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: A Selective Review.

Charak, David A.; Stella, Jennifer L.

Assessment for Effective Intervention, v27 n1-2 p5-17 2001-2002

This article provides in-depth information regarding the most commonly used instruments for the screening or diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders. Reliability, validity, format, and target population are presented to help clinicians select appropriate diagnostic measures. Future directions in the development of new instruments are discussed. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Autism, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, Measures (Individuals), Screening Tests, Student Evaluation, Test Content, Test Format, Test Reliability, Test Validity

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Assessment of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.