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Practice Parameter: Screening and diagnosis of autism
Detailed discussion for physicians of the steps in autism diagnosis, with suggested medical tests and other assessments. From the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society. [PDF file]
www.aan.com/

Mental Illness Education Project: Fighting Stigma
The social stigma of mental illness makes it harder for those affected to cope with and accept the illness, undermines treatment and recovery, and exacerbates the problems of family members who participate in care. Stigma also diminishes the support given to the professionals who endeavor to provide that care.
www.miepvideos.org/

Diagnosis of Autism in Children With Down Syndrome by Glen Vatter
Detailed comparison of the symptoms of the two conditions, and a discussion of issues in diagnosis.
www.altonweb.com/

Development of Tools for Earlier Diagnosis of Autism
Article from the APA Monitor.
www.apa.org/

Mental Illness Education Project
Produce and distribute video-based educational programs and related materials. The Project's videotapes are designed to be used in hospital, clinical and educational settings.
www.miepvideos.org/

Diagnostic Instruments
Descriptions, with references, of the diagnostic instruments used at the University of Michigan Autism and Communications Disorders Center.
www.umich.edu/

Autistic Disorder: European Description
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders. World Health Organization, Geneva, 1992.
www.mentalhealth.com/

CARD Factsheets
Definition of autism, diagnosis and evaluation. [English, Spanish]
card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/

Asperger's Disorder
DSM IV diagnostic criteria for this condition.
web.syr.edu/

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Mental Illness
Article discussing whether mental illness exists, written by Christian Perring, Ph.D.
plato.stanford.edu/