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  2. Autism diagnoses may be on the rise in some US kids, CDC says

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    According to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, which looked at data from 11 communities around the U.S., 1 in 36 (2.8%) children aged 8 were identified as having autism spectrum ...

  3. Diagnosis of autism - Wikipedia

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    In the UK the National Autism Plan for Children recommends at most 30 weeks from first concern to completed diagnosis and assessment, though few cases are handled that quickly in practice. [6] Lack of access to appropriate medical care, broadening diagnostic criteria and increased awareness surrounding ASD in recent years has resulted in an ...

  4. Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers - Wikipedia

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    The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) is a psychological questionnaire that evaluates risk for autism spectrum disorder in children ages 16–30 months. The 20-question test is filled out by the parent, and a follow-up portion is available for children who are classified as medium- to high-risk for autism spectrum disorder.

  5. Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist - Wikipedia

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    The Autism Treatment Evaluation Scale (ATEC) is a 77-item diagnostic assessment tool that was developed by Bernard Rimland and Stephen Edelson at the Autism Research Institute. The ATEC was originally designed to evaluate the effectiveness of autism treatments, but it may also be beneficial as a screening tool for children.

  6. Autism diagnosis rates have tripled in the last decade, new ...

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    They found that the autism diagnosis rate was highest among children between the ages of five and eight years old, rising from 2.3 per 1,000 people in 2011 to 6.3 in 2022.

  7. Autism diagnoses are on the rise. School policy must change ...

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    In 2002, 1 in every 150 eight-year-old children received an ASD diagnosis. In 2020, the figure was 1 in every 36, according to the CDC. Autism diagnoses are on the rise.

  8. Multiple complex developmental disorder - Wikipedia

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    Co-occurring clusters of symptoms must also not be better explained by being symptoms of another disorder such as experiencing mood swings due to autism, cognitive difficulties due to schizophrenia, and so on. The exact diagnostic criteria for MCDD remain unclear but may be a useful diagnosis for people who do not fall into any specific category.

  9. Checklist for Autism in Toddlers - Wikipedia

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    The Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) is a psychological questionnaire designed to evaluate risk for autism spectrum disorder in children ages 18–24 months. The 14-question test is filled out by the parent and a pediatrician or physician and takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. [ 1 ]