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Published on: July 31, 2017
[Clinical guidelines for the screening and the diagnosis of autism and pervasive developmental disorders]
A Baghdadli1, S Beuzon, C Bursztejn
1Centre de Ressources Autisme, Hôpital de la Colombière, CHU de Montpellier, 34295 Montpellier cedex 05, France. cent-ress-autisme@chu-montpellier.fr
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Autism is the best defined category among PDD. Its high prevalence, its onset in very young children and its persistence in adulthood arise many questions about early screening and early diagnosis. The aim of the study was to identify professional best practices about screening and diagnosis of autism in order to propose clinical guidelines and actions for the future. Scientific experts and parents take part to this procedure. Literature and previous guidelines were analyzed, experts in various fields were interviewed, a national study about the medical practices of the diagnosis of autism was made and questionnaires were send to 1600 psychiatrists and pediatricians. Guidelines built around 2 levels were proposed about screening and diagnosis.
Conclusion:
Diagnosis needs a multidisciplinary approach, validated instruments and more communication between professionals and parents. Finally one of the more important aims of the diagnosis of autism is to facilitate intervention program.
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