TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gallo,Donald P.
TI  - Diagnosing autism: a lifespan perspective 
SN  - 9780470749241 (cloth)
AV  - RC 553.A88 .G35 2010
U1  - 616.85/882075 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Chichester, West Sussex, Malden, MA
PB  - J. Wiley
KW  - Autism
KW  - Diagnosis
KW  - Autistic Disorder
KW  - diagnosis
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; A brief look at the history of autism -- The importance of the autism referral -- How to conduct an appropriate autism evaluation -- Information to be obtained before asking about autism -- The diagnostic criteria for the autism spectrum disorders -- The main problem areas of autism : social impairment -- The main problem areas of autism : language impairment -- The main problem areas of autism : behavioral concerns -- Additional questions to ask when interviewing teens -- Additional questions to ask when interviewing adults -- Other important factors to take into consideration -- Differential diagnosis through the lifespan -- Feedback for the patient and family/parents; Special Education
ER  -