Journal on Developmental Disabilities
Le journal sur les handicaps du développement

Abstract

This paper describes a current "best practices" approach to the assessment and diagnosis of individuals with autism, including those who may be very difficult to test because of behavioural issues or their degree of cognitive limitation or both. The aim is to share our assessment process which is tied to the "best practices" empirical literature and is consistent with relevant ethical and professional regulations and guidelines. Our approach is also heavily influenced by our clinical experience and the practical strategies we find effective and is, further, grounded in the ultimate purpose of making the information obtained useful and helpful to the individual, family, and staff working with the person with autism.

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