Practice Parameter: Screening and diagnosis of autism - http://www.aan.com/professionals/practice/pdfs/gl0063.pdf Detailed discussion for physicians of the steps in autism diagnosis, with suggested medical tests and other assessments. From the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society. [PDF file]
Autistic Disorder: European Description - http://www.mentalhealth.com/icd/p22-ch06.html The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders. World Health Organization, Geneva, 1992.
Asperger's Disorder - http://web.syr.edu/~rjkopp/data/as_diag_list.html DSM IV diagnostic criteria for this condition.
Assessment References - http://www.behavior-consultant.com/aut-dx-refs.htm Bibliography of professional resources.
Diagnostic Instruments - http://www.umich.edu/~umacc/diagnostic_instruments/description.htm Descriptions, with references, of the diagnostic instruments used at the University of Michigan Autism and Communications Disorders Center.
Pervasive Developmental Disorders - http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs20txt.htm NICHCY briefing paper, discussing how Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) fits into the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Autism Checklist - http://www.autism-pdd.net/checklist.html Evaluating and diagnosing Autism/PDD, suggested medical tests.
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