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Directory Sites
Bibliography of professional resources.
www.behavior-consultant.com
Development of Tools for Earlier Diagnosis of Autism
Article from the APA Monitor.
www.apa.org
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder
Paper on defining the boundaries.
www.mugsy.org
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
NICHCY briefing paper, discussing how Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) fits into the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
www.nichcy.org
DSM IV diagnostic criteria for this condition.
web.syr.edu
Definition of autism, diagnosis and evaluation. [English, Spanish]
card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu
Autistic Disorder: European Description
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders. World Health Organization, Geneva, 1992.
www.mentalhealth.com
Descriptions, with references, of the diagnostic instruments used at the University of Michigan Autism and Communications Disorders Center.
www.umich.edu
Evaluating and diagnosing Autism/PDD, suggested medical tests.
www.autism-pdd.net
Diagnosis of Autism in Children With Down Syndrome by Glen Vatter
Detailed comparison of the symptoms of the two conditions, and a discussion of issues in diagnosis.
www.altonweb.com
Practice Parameter: Screening and diagnosis of autism
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]
www.aan.com
Developmental Delay vs. Developmental Disorder in Young Children: Understanding the Difference
Article on differentiating between the two conditions. Includes modified checklist for Autism in toddlers.
www.gillettechildrens.org