title: The diagnosis of autism by state agencies.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University, Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities, Bloomington 47405.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vicker
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Monahan
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006077:Government Agencies; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D012574:Schools; D014481:United States