Diagnostic Procedures for Autism
Screening and Diagnosis of Autism
How do professionals screen for and diagnose autism?
How Is Autism Diagnosed?
The DMV-IV is the medical text which defines how a disorder should be diagnosed. In it, Autistic Spectrum Disorders are defined by six characteristics. Your practitioner or evaluation team should use the DMV-IV definitions to diagnose you or your child.
Best Intelligence Test for an Autistic Child
If your autistic child was given an intelligence test, chances are it didn't do a great job of measuring his IQ. Children with autism develop and communicate differently, so practitioners should measure their intelligence with different tools.
Measuring Intelligence in a Non-Verbal Child with Autism
Children with autism may have no spoken language - but that doesn't necessarily mean they're lacking in intelligence. How do you measure intelligence in a non-verbal child, and what signs should parents look out for?
How Is the ADI-R Test Used to Help Make an Autism Diagnosis?
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) test is often used as a tool to help make an autism diagnosis. Find out more about the test and how it's administered and scored.
When Do Experts Make an Autism Diagnosis?
If it looks like autism, is it autism? When do experts make an autism spectrum diagnosis?
Who Should Diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Your child doesn't make eye contact, has speech delays, or just seems "off." You want to know if the problem could be autism. Who is the right person to evaluate and diagnose your child with autism?
How Is Autism Diagnosed?
The DMV-IV is the medical text which defines how a disorder should be diagnosed. In it, Autistic Spectrum Disorders are defined by six characteristics. Your practitioner or evaluation team should use the DMV-IV definitions to diagnose you or your child.
Screening and Diagnosis of Autism
How do professionals screen for and diagnose autism?
Why Does My Autistic Child Have Multiple Diagnoses?
Why did my doctor give my autistic child multiple diagnoses?
