The diagnosis of autism by state agencies

A four-question survey form was sent to the Departments of Public Instruction and Departments of Mental Health in all 50 states. The survey solicited information on agency diagnostic practices regarding autism. A 100% return was achieved as an outcome of various follow-up procedures. Considerable va...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of autism and developmental disorders 1988-06, Vol.18 (2), p.231-240
Hauptverfasser:	VICKER, B, MONAHAN, M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Autistic Disorder - diagnosis Biological and medical sciences Government Agencies Health staff related problems. Vocational training Humans Medical sciences Mental Health Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychopathology. Psychiatry Schools Social psychiatry. Ethnopsychiatry United States
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Zusammenfassung:	A four-question survey form was sent to the Departments of Public Instruction and Departments of Mental Health in all 50 states. The survey solicited information on agency diagnostic practices regarding autism. A 100% return was achieved as an outcome of various follow-up procedures. Considerable variability in diagnostic practice was found between the two agencies and among the states.
ISSN:	0162-3257 1573-3432
DOI:	10.1007/BF02211949