CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE
Report of the Recommendations: Autism/PDD
Assessment and Intervention For Young Children
NYS Dept. of Health
General Approach to Interventions for Young Children with Autism
Behavioral and Educational Approaches
Other Experiential Approaches
Medication and Diet Therapies
Scope of the Guideline
Definition of Autism
Definition of Other Major Terms
The Importance of Using Scientific Evidence to Help Shape Practice
Strength of Evidence Ratings for Guideline Recommendations
Using Scientific Evidence as the Basis for Clinical Decision-Making
General Approach for Assessing Young Children with Possible Autism
Early Identification of Young Children with Possible Autism
Screening Tests for Autism
Autism Assessment Instruments
The Developmental Assessment for Young Children with Possible Autism
Health Evaluations for Young Children with Possible Autism
The clinical practice guideline is an excellent resource. It is
intended to provide parents, professionals, and others with
recommendations based on the best scientific evidence
available about "best practices" for assessment and
intervention for young children with autism. It includes ratings
for various treatments and interventions questioning efficacy
based upon "lack of scientific evidence".
What is Autism?
What Are the Symptoms of Autism?
Are There Symptoms Not Included in the DSM-IV?
Is There More Than One Type of Autism?
How Common is Autism?
What Causes Autism?
How is Autism Diagnosed?
What Are the Most Effective Intervention Approaches?
Are There Any Medications Available for Autism?
Is There a Cure?
What is the Prognosis for Children With Autism?
What are Some Common Misconceptions About Autism?
Where Can I Get More Information?
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