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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Guideline Title

Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Bibliographic Source(s)

Volkmar F, Siegel M, Woodbury-Smith M, King B, McCracken J, State M, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Committee on Quality Issues (CQI). Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2014 Feb;53(2):237-57. [164 references] PubMed External Web Site Policy

Guideline Status

This is the current release of the guideline.

This guideline updates a previous version: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Practice parameters for the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Working Group on Quality Issues. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 1999 Dec;38(12 Suppl):55S-76S. [173 references]

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2014 Feb;53(2):237-57. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2013.10.013.

Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Volkmar F, Siegel M, Woodbury-Smith M, King B, McCracken J, State M; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Committee on Quality Issues (CQI).

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Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by patterns of delay and deviance in the development of social, communicative, and cognitive skills that arise in the first years of life. Although frequently associated with intellectual disability, this condition is distinctive in its course, impact, and treatment. Autism spectrum disorder has a wide range of syndrome expression and its management presents particular challenges for clinicians. Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder can present for clinical care at any point in development. The multiple developmental and behavioral problems associated with this condition necessitate multidisciplinary care, coordination of services, and advocacy for individuals and their families. Early, sustained intervention and the use of multiple treatment modalities are indicated.