Monitoring Progress in Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Eapen, Valsamma
Williams, Katrina
Roberts, Jacqueline
Rinehart, Nicole
McGillivray, Jane
Griffith University Author(s)
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2016
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The consensus of most professionals is that autism is a lifelong condition. Also, researchers have found that core symptoms change over time. Thus, screening and diagnosis constitutes a first step, but lifelong monitoring is also in order. This chapter discusses how this process can be accomplished. Where current strengths and current pitfalls exist will also be a point of emphasis.The consensus of most professionals is that autism is a lifelong condition. Also, researchers have found that core symptoms change over time. Thus, screening and diagnosis constitutes a first step, but lifelong monitoring is also in order. This chapter discusses how this process can be accomplished. Where current strengths and current pitfalls exist will also be a point of emphasis.
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Book Title
Handbook of Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Education not elsewhere classified
Psychology not elsewhere classified