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Direct linkHickey, Emily; Sheldrick, R. Christopher; Kuhn, Jocelyn; Broder-Fingert, Sarabeth – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
In 2016, the US Preventive Services Task Force concluded that there was "insufficient" ("I" statement) evidence to support universal primary care screening for autism spectrum disorder. The statement led to controversy among research and clinical communities. Although a number of papers have since been published arguing for the…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests, Primary Health Care
Csapo, Marg – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1985
A study of the status of underidentification of behaviorally disordered children in special education in British Columbia reviews provincial funding categories, identification guidelines for autism and behavior disorders, and data on total school enrollment, estimated and actual enrollment in programs for behavior disorders, district criteria, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Disorders, Definitions, Disability Identification
Peer reviewedDahle, Karen Bowen – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This article reviews the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Forth Edition-Text Revision" and compares and contrasts the diagnostic criteria for individuals with autism with the educational requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Problems with using a dual classification system are…
Descriptors: Autism, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Definitions
Download full textReed, Vicki – 1996
This paper reviews the characteristics and needs of students with high functioning autism. First, it lists 18 common characteristics of autism, then it stresses that autism is defined by the general pattern of characteristics. Next, it discusses how people with high functioning autism differ from those with autism. These differences include higher…
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Definitions, Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewedConderman, Greg; Katsiyannis, Antonis – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1996
A survey of state directors of special education found that states vary greatly in the ways they define autism, assess autism, and provide training and technical assistance for those working with pupils with autism. Tables provide survey data by state. Recommendations focus on professional training needs, assessment practices, and eligibility…
Descriptors: Autism, Definitions, Disability Identification, Educational Practices
Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. – 1998
This resource guide provides information on organizations, publications, legislation, and other resources relating to autism. Sections include: (1) commonly used disability acronyms and definitions; (2) the educational definition of autism; (3) the medical definition of autism; (4) special education offices and special services of the Missouri…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Agency Cooperation, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Auditory Perception
