Diagnosis and assessment in autism spectrum disorders
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities
ISSN: 2044-1282
Article publication date: 11 May 2012
Abstract
Purpose
The paper aims to provide an overview of the current situation with diagnosis and assessment in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is a review of literature combined with personal observation of practice.
Findings
Diagnosis cannot be determined by any one tool. It is a clinical judgement. A solo experienced clinician can make a diagnosis. Wider assessment is needed post diagnosis and needs a team.
Practical implications
Specialist multidisciplinary teams to assess people with ASD should be set up for adults as well as for children.
Originality/value
The paper is of value to those who are designing and providing diagnostic and assessment services. It provides a new review, covering a wider area.
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Citation
Carpenter, P. (2012), "Diagnosis and assessment in autism spectrum disorders", Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Vol. 6 No. 3, pp. 121-129. https://doi.org/10.1108/20441281211227184
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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