Fein, Deborah.

Diagnostic and screening instruments for autism [electronic resource] / Deborah Fein. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2019. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (44 min.) : color, sound). - Autism and autism spectrum disorders : history, diagnosis, neurobiology, treatment and outcome, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Autism and autism spectrum disorders : history, diagnosis, neurobiology, treatment and outcome. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames. Updated version of a talk first published in 2010.

Contents: Main instruments in common use for AD screening -- Pros and cons of diagnosis in early childhood -- Controversial issues in diagnosis -- Criteria for general vs. subtypes of ASD -- Clinical issues in conveying diagnosis to parents -- Need for standardized ASD screening by pediatricians -- Barriers to screening -- Best age for universal screening -- Best sources of information -- Lessening cultural disparities in age of diagnosis by standardized screening -- Changes from DSM-4 to DSM-5 and their effect on diagnosis.

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2495 Henry Stewart Talks


Autism spectrum disorders--Diagnosis.
Autistic children.
Autism Spectrum Disorder--diagnosis.
Autistic Disorder--diagnosis.
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