Diagnostic Procedures

Question 1

What are the 2 diagnostic procedures?

Answer 1

Screening and Comprehensive Evaluation

Question 2

Describe a Screening

Answer 2

-well doctor visit
-parent questionnaire
If screen is positive:
-under 3 early intervention referral
-3 + special education referral

Question 3

Describe a Comprehensive Evaluation

Answer 3

• conducted by specialist who has received special training
• detailed comprehensive history
• extensive family history
• dev/cog assessment
• language assessment (SLP)
• social development (social worker or SLP)

Question 4

What is best practice for screening or diagnosis

Answer 4

• early ID essential
• Diagnosis made by licensed professional with extensive skills and knowledge
• requires collaboration with other professionals, families, others
• evaluation must be “family-centered”
• timely referral enhances outcome

Question 5

Differential Diagnosis

Answer 5

Autism is complex (heterogeneous) can co-exist with other diagnoses

• dev delay/ID
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Genetic disorders
• hearing impairment
• mental health disorders (OCD)
• Psychosocial (ED)
• Sensory issues
• Speech/Lang disorder (info processing)