Diagnosis
Bridge to Autism
The number of missed diagnoses, delayed
diagnoses, and misdiagnoses for the autism
spectrum disorders approaches legendary
proportions. Things are changing, thanks to the CDC
and the American Academy of Pediatrics. I suspect,
however, that there is still a disproportionate number
of ASDs in our mental institutions and prison
systems. It may take years to sort this out but at least
now things appear to be improving.

Pediatricians to screen for autism spectrum
disorders
"Two new clinical reports from the American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP) will ... ultimately improve the lives
of children with ASDs and their families."

Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT)
A series of questions a pediatrician asks the parent
of an 18-month-old.

ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
This is administered to persons who may have
autism. The reliability of the psychological testing
may replace the old psychiatric method.

ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised)
administered to parents or caregiver.

Auditory processing differences in autism
How is sensory information processed by persons
with spectrum disorders?

Neuro-anatomical differences as shown by
functional MRI
How autistics use the brain differently.

Autism symptoms can improve into adulthood
The prognosis  isn't as bad as we once thought.
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