Diagnostic Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 diagnostic procedures?
A
Screening and Comprehensive Evaluation
2
Q
Describe a Screening
A
-well doctor visit
-parent questionnaire
If screen is positive:
-under 3 early intervention referral
-3 + special education referral
3
Q
Describe a Comprehensive Evaluation
A
- conducted by specialist who has received special training
- detailed comprehensive history
- extensive family history
- dev/cog assessment
- language assessment (SLP)
- social development (social worker or SLP)
4
Q
What is best practice for screening or diagnosis
A
- early ID essential
- Diagnosis made by licensed professional with extensive skills and knowledge
- requires collaboration with other professionals, families, others
- evaluation must be “family-centered”
- timely referral enhances outcome
5
Q
Differential Diagnosis
A
Autism is complex (heterogeneous) can co-exist with other diagnoses
- dev delay/ID
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Genetic disorders
- hearing impairment
- mental health disorders (OCD)
- Psychosocial (ED)
- Sensory issues
- Speech/Lang disorder (info processing)
