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Overemphasis of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) Evaluation Subverts a Clinician's Ability to Provide Access to Autism Services. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2019 Dec;58(12):1222-1223

Date

07/30/2019

Pubmed ID

31356862

DOI

10.1016/j.jaac.2019.07.933

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85075210626 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   8 Citations

Abstract

A concerning trend has emerged in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that has a negative impact on care. Quite often, a clinician's diagnosis of ASD using DSM-5 criteria is no longer sufficient for individuals with ASD to access services. Insurance companies, school districts, and developmental disability agencies commonly require an Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) to be eligible for services.

Author List

Gwynette MF, McGuire K, Fadus MC, Feder JD, Koth KA, King BH

Author

Kathleen A. Koth DO Associate Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Humans
Psychometrics