New Developments in the Definition and Diagnosis of Autism

Schopler, Eric

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“…RECENTLY, RESEARCH efforts aimed at advancing our understanding of childhood autism have gained momentum, culminating in a consensus that a better definition of the population is now required. Schopler (1978Schopler ( , 1983 has noted that different sets of criteria have been developed for different purposes (e.g. research, educational funding), and have been shown to yield overlapping, but somewhat independent populations of children (Schopler, Reichler, DeVellis & Daly, 1980).…”

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First Report of a Canadian Epidemiological Study of Autistic Syndromes

Bryson

Clark

Smith

1988

Child Psychology Psychiatry

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This report describes an epidemiological investigation of the autistic syndrome using new research diagnostic criteria (Denckla, 1986). The focus here is on the methods of screening and follow-up, and on a description of the cases identified within a circumscribed region of Nova Scotia. Autism, as defined by social deviance, language impairment and repetitive or ritualistic behaviours, has a prevalence of 10 per 10,000 and a male to female ratio of 2.5:1. These findings are discussed relative to those reported previously.

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First Report of a Canadian Epidemiological Study of Autistic Syndromes

Bryson

Clark

Smith

1988

Child Psychology Psychiatry

266

107

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“…It is well established that access to appropriate services early in life improves developmental trajectories [ 8 , 9 ]. For adults now in their 30s or 40s, access to early intervention services beginning in 1986 through Part H of IDEA, along with an improved understanding of autism diagnosis and therapies [ 10 , 11 , 12 ], has likely led to improved outcomes, while older generations of autistic adults were more likely to be institutionalized (those now age 70+) or to have no access to support in schools (those now age 60+). Over the past 80 years of autism research, changing diagnostic boundaries (see [ 13 ] for review), an increase in awareness of autism, and the development, dissemination, and implementation of support for autistic individuals have led to cohorts of autistic adults with a wide variety of profiles and experiences (i.e., cohort effects).…”

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Aging Well and Autism: A Narrative Review and Recommendations for Future Research

Klein,

Klinger

2024

Healthcare

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With autism first recognized in the 1940s, the early cohorts of autistic children are beginning to enter older adulthood. Little is known about the experiences and outcomes of autistic older adults. In the general population, “successful aging” is a dominant model among gerontologists and is used to evaluate outcomes in older adulthood. This narrative review aims to provide a framework for understanding and supporting successful aging in older autistic adults. Using Fernández-Ballesteros’ four-domain model of “aging well” we review knowledge on aging and autism by examining outcomes in health and functioning, cognitive and physical functioning, positive affect and control, and social participation and engagement. Findings indicate that outcomes in autistic older adults are generally poor, marked by increased medical conditions, low adaptive skills, elevated risk of cognitive decline, limited physical activity, high rates of mental health conditions, low quality of life, and reduced social or community participation. Patterns of challenges are similar across cognitive abilities and profiles of autistic traits. Challenges and next steps in aging and autism research are identified, and future directions for the field are discussed.

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The Development and Differentiation of Social Subtypes in Autism

Borden

Ollendick

1992

Advances in Clinical Child Psychology

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New Developments in the Definition and Diagnosis of Autism

Cited by 22 publications

References 58 publications

First Report of a Canadian Epidemiological Study of Autistic Syndromes

First Report of a Canadian Epidemiological Study of Autistic Syndromes

Aging Well and Autism: A Narrative Review and Recommendations for Future Research

The Development and Differentiation of Social Subtypes in Autism

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