Open AccessParental evaluation of a revised autism spectrum disorder diagnostic process for children under 36 months of age
Author(s) -
Jean-François Lemay,
Shauna Langenberger,
Scott A. McLeod
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1918-1485
pISSN - 1205-7088
DOI - 10.1093/pch/pxaa130
Subject(s) - autism spectrum disorder , intervention (counseling) , medicine , autism , pediatrics , family medicine , psychiatry
The Alberta Children's Hospital-Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Clinic (ACH-ASDC) was restructured due to long wait times and unsustainable clinic workflow. Major changes included the initiation of pre- and post-ASD parent education sessions and distinct ASD screening appointments before the ASD diagnostic appointment.