Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in Australia Are We Meeting Best Practice Standards |
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| Author:
| Taylor, Lauren
Brown, Peter
Eapen, Valsamma
Midford, Sue
Paynter, Jessica
Quarmby, Lyndsay
Smith, Tim
Mayberry, Murray
Williams, Katrina
Whitehouse, Andrew |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9941641-4-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2016 |
| Publisher: | Autism CRC
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| Book Format: | Online resource |
| List Price: | AUD $0.00 |
Book Description:
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There is currently no consistent Australian standard for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a consequence, discrepant diagnostic practices across states and between clinicians are likely. In 2015, we conducted a survey of 173 health professionals whose clinical practice includes participating in diagnostic assessments for ASD. Participants from a range of disciplines completed an online questionnaire which contained questions about their diagnostic setting, diagnostic...
More DescriptionThere is currently no consistent Australian standard for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a consequence, discrepant diagnostic practices across states and between clinicians are likely. In 2015, we conducted a survey of 173 health professionals whose clinical practice includes participating in diagnostic assessments for ASD. Participants from a range of disciplines completed an online questionnaire which contained questions about their diagnostic setting, diagnostic practices and diagnostic outcomes. The results confirmed that there is a lack of consistency in diagnostic practices across Australia and that some professionals may not be practicing in a way that is consistent with international best practice guidelines for ASD diagnosis.