title: Autism spectrum disorders.
abstract: Autism spectrum disorders are being diagnosed with increasing frequency. The likelihood that a primary care provider will see a patient with autism spectrum disorder in their clinic is high. In this article, current diagnostic criteria and expected changes in DSM criteria, as well as prevalence rates and epidemiologic studies are reviewed. Recommendations for screening, including early warning signs, and best practices for diagnosis are discussed. Comprehensive evidence based intervention for ASD as well as the findings of the National Standards Project are reviewed. Medication management is also described, as are the roles of other treating professionals.
authors: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA. patricia.manning@cchmc.org
authors: Patricia
authors: P
authors: Manning-Courtney
authors: Donna
authors: D
authors: Murray
authors: Kristn
authors: K
authors: Currans
authors: Heather
authors: H
authors: Johnson
authors: Nicole
authors: N
authors: Bing
authors: Kim
authors: K
authors: Kroeger-Geoppinger
authors: Rena
authors: R
authors: Sorensen
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Bass
authors: Judy
authors: J
authors: Reinhold
authors: Amy
authors: A
authors: Johnson
authors: Teri
authors: T
authors: Messerschmidt
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D018479:Early Intervention, Educational / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007808:Language Therapy / Q000379:methods; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D015995:Prevalence; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000379:methods