Susanne W Duvall, Rachel K Greene, Randi Phelps, Tara M Rutter, Sheila Markwardt, Julia Grieser Painter, Michaela Cordova, Beth Calame, Olivia Doyle, Joel T Nigg, Eric Fombonne, Damien Fair
PURPOSE: Diagnostic accuracy of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is crucial to track and characterize ASD, as well as to guide appropriate interventions at the individual level. However, under-diagnosis, over-diagnosis, and misdiagnosis of ASD are still prevalent. METHODS: We describe 232 children (MAge = 10.71 years; 19% female) with community-based diagnoses of ASD referred for research participation. Extensive assessment procedures were employed to confirm ASD diagnosis before study inclusion...
April 12, 2024: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders