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Hagit Nagar Shimoni1, Shahar Gindi2, Efrat Zilbershot Fink1
1Marot Autism Center, Child Development Institute, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel.
Introduction:
This study introduces a group observation technique to enhance the diagnostic evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents. Conducted by a physician and a psychologist, the procedure involves six consecutive 50-minute sessions over six weeks, designed for individuals aged 6-18 years in a peer group setting. Three case studies illustrate the technique. By considering social context and peer interactions over time, this method helps resolve ambiguities and discrepancies in the ASD diagnostic process, uncovering alternative explanations for behaviors observed in single meetings between a psychologist and neurologist/psychiatrist with a patient. Detailed case descriptions demonstrate the value of this approach. The group observation provides unique insights into social communication and restricted behaviors, offering a valuable addition to current ASD diagnostic practices.
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