Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Publication Date: February 1, 2014
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Assessment
The developmental assessment of young children and the psychiatric assessment of all children should routinely include questions about ASD symptomatology. (CS)
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If the screening indicates significant ASD symptomatology, a thorough diagnostic evaluation should be performed to determine the presence of ASD. (CS)
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Clinicians should coordinate an appropriate multidisciplinary assessment of children with ASD. (CS)
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Treatment
The clinician should help the family obtain appropriate, evidence-based, and structured educational and behavioral interventions for children with ASD. (CS)
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Pharmacotherapy may be offered to children with ASD when there is a specific target symptom or comorbid condition. (CG)
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The clinician should maintain an active role in long-term treatment planning and family support and support of the individual. (CG)
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Clinicians should specifically inquire about the use of alternative/complementary treatments and be prepared to discuss their risk and potential benefits. (CS)
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Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authoring Organization
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Publication Month/Year
February 1, 2014
Last Updated Month/Year
August 24, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adolescent, Child
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Childcare center, School
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant, psychologist
Scope
Counseling, Assessment and screening, Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D000067877 - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Keywords
autism, developmental disorders, pervasive developmental disorders
Supplemental Methodology Resources
Methodology
Number of Source Documents
164
Literature Search Start Date
March 1, 1991
Literature Search End Date
March 19, 2013