Background: There is a large gap between the needs of individuals diagnosed with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) and the currently available services in Saudi Arabia. Services are …

The purpose of this study was to identify evidenced-based, focused intervention practices for
children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. This study was an extension and …

METHODS Before the conference, participants were assigned to 1 of 3 working groups,
each comprising 7 to 10 experts and focusing on the early identification of ASD, early …

As shown in Chap. 1 (see Fig. 14.1 and Volkmar in press), publication on autism has
increased significantly in recent years. We undertook additional analyses to determine …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with reported
prevalence in the United States of 1 in 59 children (approximately 1.7%). ASD significantly …

Objective: To systematically assess the quality of management guidelines for children and
adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, analyze key management recommendation …

In June 2007, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) published a new
evidence-based guideline on autism spectrum disorders (ASD)(SIGN guideline 2007). After …

In August 2013 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) collaborated
with the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) to publish a guideline entitled 'Autism …

These guidelines have been framed after an amalgamation of expert guidelines across the
globe, and existing practices in India, as outlined by experts in the field. Due to the lack of …

In September 2009, the National Autism Center announced the completion of its multiyear
National Standards Project. The National Standards Project serves to support parents and …