Differences in assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders among professionals and organizations: A possible reason for increase in reported prevalence
by Torto, Gina M., Psy.D., MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY, 2009, 109 pages; 3357207

Abstract:

One-hundred-forty-nine professionals in the fields of psychology (including interns and postdoctoral fellows), social work, school psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics and family practice, other professions with a master's degree, and mental health workers with a bachelor's degree, filled out a survey designed to identify the various diagnostic and assessment procedures utilized when assessing and diagnosing autism spectrum disorders. Included survey items were primarily based on suggestions from Tidmarsh and Volmar (2003) and the New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program (1999). As predicted, there are differences across disciplines and settings in the use of standardized assessment procedures, with the vast majority of participants not utilizing most components of a comprehensive evaluation.

 
AdviserBrooke Cannon
SchoolMARYWOOD UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 70-04, p. , Oct 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsMental health; Developmental psychology; Clinical psychology
Publication Number3357207
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