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  2. Diagnosis of autism - Wikipedia

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    Screening tools designed for one culture's norms for behaviors like eye contact may be inappropriate for a different culture. [34] Although genetic screening for autism is generally still impractical, it can be considered in some cases, such as children with neurological symptoms and dysmorphic features. [35]

  3. Mouth assessment - Wikipedia

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    Assessment of the ventral (bottom) surface of the tongue is done by having the patient touch the tip of their tongue against the roof of their mouth. If healthy, it should have prominent veins and be pink, smooth, moist, glistening and free of lesions. The frenulum should be centered under the tongue. Abnormal findings includes marked redness ...

  4. Ritvo Autism and Asperger Diagnostic Scale - Wikipedia

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    The Ritvo Autism & Asperger Diagnostic Scale (RAADS) is a psychological self-rating scale developed by Riva Ariella Ritvo (NPI UCLA and CSC Yale). An abridged and translated 14 question version was then developed at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the Karolinska Institute, to aid in the identification of patients who may have undiagnosed ASD.

  5. Moebius syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Children with Möbius syndrome may have delayed speech because of paralysis of muscles that move the lips, soft palate and tongue root. However, with speech therapy, most people with Möbius syndrome can develop understandable speech. [5] Möbius syndrome has been associated with increased occurrence of the symptoms of autism. [6]

  6. Orofacial myofunctional disorders - Wikipedia

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    Tongue thrusting is a type of orofacial myofunctional disorder, which is defined as habitual resting or thrusting the tongue forward and/or sideways against or between the teeth while swallowing, chewing, resting, or speaking. Abnormal swallowing patterns push the upper teeth forward and away from the upper alveolar processes and cause open bites.

  7. Category:Autism screening and assessment tools - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Autism screening and assessment tools" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.

  8. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Wikipedia

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    Research-determined cut-offs identify the potential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, allowing a standardized assessment of autistic symptoms. The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), a companion instrument, is a structured interview conducted with the parents of the referred individual to cover the subject's full developmental ...

  9. Pierre Robin sequence - Wikipedia

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    Pierre Robin sequence [a] (/ p j ɛər r ɔː ˈ b æ̃ /; [3] abbreviated PRS) is a congenital defect observed in humans which is characterized by facial abnormalities.The three main features are micrognathia (abnormally small mandible), which causes glossoptosis (downwardly displaced or retracted tongue), which in turn causes breathing problems due to obstruction of the upper airway.