Expediting clinician assessment in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2020)

The Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition based on patient observation distinguished individuals with versus without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A score equal to or greater than 16 on this assessment showed high specificity for a diagnosis of ASD.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
intellectual disability
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
young adults
childhood cancer
clinical evaluation