Components For Evaluation of Autism:
Adopted from B.J. Freeman, Guidelines for Evaluating Intervention
Programs for Children with Autism, Journal of Autism and Developmental
Disorders, Vol. 27, No. 6, Dec. 1997.
Historical Information
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Early Developmental History
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Nature/Type of Onset
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Associated Medical Problems, Family History
Psychological Assessments
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Nature and Nonverbal Skills Must Be Assessed Independently
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Assessments of Social-Adaptive Behaviors
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Communication (not just speech) Evaluation
Psychiatric Assessment
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Nature of Social Relatedness
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Behavior Features
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Play Skills
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Family/Living Conditions
Medical Evaluations/Laboratory Studies
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Associated Conditions
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Genetic Screening
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Auditory Testing
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