TY - JOUR
T1 - Identification and evaluation of children with autism spectrum disorders
AU - Johnson, Chris Plauché
AU - Myers, Scott M.
AU - Lipkin, Paul H.
AU - Cartwright, J. Daniel
AU - Desch, Larry W.
AU - Duby, John C.
AU - Elias, Ellen Roy
AU - Levey, Eric B.
AU - Liptak, Gregory S.
AU - Murphy, Nancy A.
AU - Tilton, Ann Henderson
AU - Lollar, Donald
AU - Macias, Michelle
AU - McPherson, Merle
AU - Olson, Donna Gore
AU - Strickland, Bonnie
AU - Skipper, Stephanie Mucha
AU - Ackermann, Jill
AU - Del Monte, Mark
AU - Challman, Thomas D.
AU - Hyman, Susan L.
AU - Levy, Susan E.
AU - Spooner, S. Andrew
AU - Yeargin-Allsopp, Marshalyn
PY - 2007/11
Y1 - 2007/11
N2 - Autism spectrum disorders are not rare; many primary care pediatricians care for several children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatricians play an important role in early recognition of autism spectrum disorders, because they usually are the first point of contact for parents. Parents are now much more aware of the early signs of autism spectrum disorders because of frequent coverage in the media; if their child demonstrates any of the published signs, they will most likely raise their concerns to their child's pediatrician. It is important that pediatricians be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders and have a strategy for assessing them systematically. Pediatricians also must be aware of local resources that can assist in making a definitive diagnosis of, and in managing, autism spectrum disorders. The pediatrician must be familiar with developmental, educational, and community resources as well as medical subspecialty clinics. This clinical report is 1 of 2 documents that replace the original American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement and technical report published in 2001. This report addresses background information, including definition, history, epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, early signs, neuropathologic aspects, and etiologic possibilities in autism spectrum disorders. In addition, this report provides an algorithm to help the pediatrician develop a strategy for early identification of children with autism spectrum disorders. The accompanying clinical report addresses the management of children with autism spectrum disorders and follows this report on page 1162 [available at www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/120/5/1162]. Both clinical reports are complemented by the toolkit titled "Autism: Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Resource Toolkit for Clinicians," which contains screening and surveillance tools, practical forms, tables, and parent handouts to assist the pediatrician in the identification, evaluation, and management of autism spectrum disorders in children.
AB - Autism spectrum disorders are not rare; many primary care pediatricians care for several children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatricians play an important role in early recognition of autism spectrum disorders, because they usually are the first point of contact for parents. Parents are now much more aware of the early signs of autism spectrum disorders because of frequent coverage in the media; if their child demonstrates any of the published signs, they will most likely raise their concerns to their child's pediatrician. It is important that pediatricians be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders and have a strategy for assessing them systematically. Pediatricians also must be aware of local resources that can assist in making a definitive diagnosis of, and in managing, autism spectrum disorders. The pediatrician must be familiar with developmental, educational, and community resources as well as medical subspecialty clinics. This clinical report is 1 of 2 documents that replace the original American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement and technical report published in 2001. This report addresses background information, including definition, history, epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, early signs, neuropathologic aspects, and etiologic possibilities in autism spectrum disorders. In addition, this report provides an algorithm to help the pediatrician develop a strategy for early identification of children with autism spectrum disorders. The accompanying clinical report addresses the management of children with autism spectrum disorders and follows this report on page 1162 [available at www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/120/5/1162]. Both clinical reports are complemented by the toolkit titled "Autism: Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Resource Toolkit for Clinicians," which contains screening and surveillance tools, practical forms, tables, and parent handouts to assist the pediatrician in the identification, evaluation, and management of autism spectrum disorders in children.
KW - Asperger syndrome
KW - Autism
KW - Autism spectrum disorders
KW - Fragile X syndrome
KW - Joint attention
KW - Neuropathologic abnormalities
KW - Pervasive developmental disorders
KW - Self-injurious behaviors
KW - Theory of mind
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U2 - 10.1542/peds.2007-2361
DO - 10.1542/peds.2007-2361
M3 - Review article
C2 - 17967920
AN - SCOPUS:36048931014
SN - 0031-4005
VL - 120
SP - 1183
EP - 1215
JO - Pediatrics
JF - Pediatrics
IS - 5
ER -