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Screening tools for autism spectrum disorders

Screening tools for autism spectrum disorders Purpose– Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is important over the whole life span. Standardized instruments may support the assessment process. The purpose of this paper is to describe English- and German-screening tools for ASD. Design/methodology/approach– PubMed was used to search for published tools and evidence on their diagnostic validity. Findings– Searches identified 46 screening tools for ASD. Most are designed for children, while only few measures are available for adults, especially those with additional intellectual disabilities. Many instruments are under-researched, although a small number such as the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers and the SCQ have been widely examined in a variety of populations. Originality/value– The study identified and described a number of ASD screeners that can support clinicians or researchers when deciding whether to carry out a more comprehensive ASD assessment. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Advances in Autism Emerald Publishing

Screening tools for autism spectrum disorders

Sappok, Tanja; Heinrich, Manuel; Underwood, Lisa
Advances in Autism , Volume 1 (1): 18 – Jul 30, 2015
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Emerald Publishing
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2056-3868
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10.1108/AIA-03-2015-0001
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Abstract

Purpose– Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is important over the whole life span. Standardized instruments may support the assessment process. The purpose of this paper is to describe English- and German-screening tools for ASD. Design/methodology/approach– PubMed was used to search for published tools and evidence on their diagnostic validity. Findings– Searches identified 46 screening tools for ASD. Most are designed for children, while only few measures are available for adults, especially those with additional intellectual disabilities. Many instruments are under-researched, although a small number such as the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers and the SCQ have been widely examined in a variety of populations. Originality/value– The study identified and described a number of ASD screeners that can support clinicians or researchers when deciding whether to carry out a more comprehensive ASD assessment.

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Advances in Autism – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 30, 2015

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