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PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 59, Issue 1, Pages 103-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2011.10.018
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Autism spectrum disorder; Diagnosis; Assessment; Diagnostic instruments
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- National Institute of Mental Health [R01MH089390-02, RC1MH089721]
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Research on the identification and evaluation of autism spectrum disorders is reviewed, and best practices for clinical work are discussed. The latest research on diagnostic tools, and their recommended use, is also reviewed. Recommendations include the use of instruments designed to assess multiple domains of functioning and behavior, the inclusion of parents and caregivers as active partners, and the consideration of developmental factors throughout the diagnostic process.
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