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Accurate clinical evaluations, potentially using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), are crucial for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Over-reliance on less comprehensive methods may lead to misdiagnoses, highlighting the need for thorough assessment.

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Developmental Psychology
Pediatric Neurology
Clinical Psychiatry

Background:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis prevalence varies significantly due to differing evaluation methodologies.
Historical diagnostic approaches have evolved, with debates on whether autism is a single entity or a spectrum of related disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate literature on autism diagnostic methods.
To highlight the benefits of comprehensive clinical assessments and the risks associated with certain semi-structured tests.

Main Methods:

Literature review and evaluation of diagnostic approaches for autism spectrum disorder.
Analysis of the historical concept of autism and its diagnostic criteria.

Main Results:

Extensive clinical evaluation of children and their families, supported by tools like the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), is advantageous.
Certain semi-structured tests, once considered gold standards, may contribute to inappropriate diagnoses.

Conclusions:

A thorough clinical evaluation is recommended for accurate autism diagnosis.
Autism can be viewed as abnormal behavior, often comorbid with other conditions, and in some cases, amenable to significant improvement or even removal of diagnosis with intervention.