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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-04-2008 | Original Paper

Diagnostic Stability in Very Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Jamie M. Kleinman, Pamela E. Ventola, Juhi Pandey, Alyssa D. Verbalis, Marianne Barton, Sarah Hodgson, James Green, Thyde Dumont-Mathieu, Diana L. Robins, Deborah Fein

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2008

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis in very young children may be delayed due to doubts about validity. In this study, 77 children received a diagnostic and developmental evaluation between 16 and 35 months and also between 42 and 82 months. Diagnoses based on clinical judgment, Childhood Autism Rating Scale, and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule were stable over time. Diagnoses made using the Autism Diagnostic Interview were slightly less stable. According to clinical judgment, 15 children (19%) moved off the autism spectrum by the second evaluation; none moved onto the spectrum. Results indicate diagnostic stability at acceptable levels for diagnoses made at age 2. Movement off the spectrum may reflect true improvement based on maturation, intervention, or over-diagnosis at age 2.

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Titel: Diagnostic Stability in Very Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs: Jamie M. Kleinman
Pamela E. Ventola
Juhi Pandey
Alyssa D. Verbalis
Marianne Barton
Sarah Hodgson
James Green
Thyde Dumont-Mathieu
Diana L. Robins
Deborah Fein
Publicatiedatum: 01-04-2008
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-007-0427-8

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