Predictors of Optimal Outcome in Toddlers Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Title:	Predictors of Optimal Outcome in Toddlers Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Authors:	Sutera, Saasha, Pandey, Juhi, Esser, Emma L., Rosenthal, Michael A., Wilson, Leandra B., Barton, Marianne, Green, James, Hodgson, Sarah, Robins, Diana L., Dumont-Mathieu, Thyde, Fein, Deborah
Source:	Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Jan2007, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p98-107. 10p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph.
Subjects:	Autism, Toddlers, Motor ability, Cognitive ability, Adaptability (Personality), Diagnosis of autism, Autism in children, Autistic children, Children with developmental disabilities
Abstract:	A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is usually taken to be permanent. In this study, 13 two-year-old children with ASD lost the diagnosis by age 4, at which time they scored within the normal range on standardized measures of cognitive and adaptive functioning. No differences were found in symptom severity, socialization, or communication between children who lost the ASD diagnosis and children who did not, but children with PDD-NOS were significantly more likely than those with full autistic disorder to move off the spectrum. The clearest distinguishing factor was motor skills at age 2. Results support the idea that some toddlers with ASD can lose their diagnosis and suggest that this is difficult to predict. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is usually taken to be permanent. In this study, 13 two-year-old children with ASD lost the diagnosis by age 4, at which time they scored within the normal range on standardized measures of cognitive and adaptive functioning. No differences were found in symptom severity, socialization, or communication between children who lost the ASD diagnosis and children who did not, but children with PDD-NOS were significantly more likely than those with full autistic disorder to move off the spectrum. The clearest distinguishing factor was motor skills at age 2. Results support the idea that some toddlers with ASD can lose their diagnosis and suggest that this is difficult to predict. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01623257
DOI:	10.1007/s10803-006-0340-6