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Willson, Victor L. – Psychology in the Schools, 1983
Reviews a recent paper by Levy (1982) which concluded that a new format of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test was valid for autistic children. Claims the analysis was inappropriate and presents a statistical test to compare differences between independent mean differences. Includes a reply by Stine Levy. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Comparative Analysis, Correlation

Charman, Tony – Early Child Development and Care, 2003
Asserts that although no instrument has proved sufficiently robust to recommend universal screening, screening instruments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can play an important role. Discusses the clinical issues raised in screening for a developmental disorder, including risk status, management advice, and availability of services. Asserts…
Descriptors: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Identification, Early Identification