tests for autism

There is no way to diagnose Autism biologically, at this time. Researchers and doctors got together at the first DAN! (Defeat Autism Now) Conference to begin writing a manual called the DAN! Protocol. It lists biological tests that may be helpful to autistic people. It is available from the Autism Research Institute (ARI) http://www.autism.com/ari/main For now, few doctors and other "experts" have knowledge of the DAN! Protocol and instead evaluate autism using psychological testing, parent interview and observation of the child as well as the parents with the child.

Some of the tests for autism include:

Organic Acids Testing (OAT)

The Great Plains Laboratory

9335 W. 75th St.

Overland Park, KS 66204

(913) 341-8949

(913) 341-6207 fax

http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com

GPL4U@aol.com e-mail

Single Proton Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT)

ABLLS, Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills: is an assessment, curriculum guide and skills tracking system for children with autism and developmental disabilities.

Battelle Developmental Inventory

Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G)

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) or knowledge of autism scale

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale - Interview Edition: assesses performance of day-to-day activities necessary to get along with others and take care of themselves with subcategories of communication, daily living skills, socialization and motor skills.

MacArthur Communicative Development Inventory (MCDI)

Psychoeducational Profile - Revised (PEP-R)

CHAT Test

They may also do the following examinations and evaluations:

a Physical Examination
Personal-Social Skills Evaluation
Adaptive Behavior Evaluation
Gross & Fine Motor Examination
Communication Evaluation
Cognitive Skills Evaluation
a Neurodevelopmental Evaluation
Sensory Profile