Friday 14 February 2014

Autism

Evidence Based Reports

Evidence update: Recognition, referral and diagnosis of children and young people on the autism spectrum (2013)[NICE] NEW

Screening and Diagnostic Tools for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: A Review of Guidelines (2013) [CADTHNEW
 
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)(2013)[Cochrane] updated

Comparative Effectiveness Review: Interventions forAdolescents and YoungAdults With AutismSpectrum Disorders (2012) [AHRQ] [Summary document] NEW

Potential High-Impact Interventions for Developmental Delays, ADHD, and Autism (2012) [AHRQ Horizon Scanning] NEW

Managing the Eating Habits of Autistic Children who are Resistant Eaters: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines  (2012) [CADTH] NEW
 
Social skills groups for people aged 6 to 21 with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) (2012) [Cochrane] NEW

Tricyclic antidepressants for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children and adolescents (2011)[Cochrane]

Aripiprazole for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)(2011)[Cochrane]

Acupuncture for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)(2011)[Cochrane]

Auditory integration training and other sound therapies for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)(2011)[Cochrane]

Intravenous secretin for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)(2010)[Cochrane]

Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)(2010)[Cochrane]

Gluten-free and casein-free diets in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review (2010)[DARE]

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for autism spectrum disorders (2010)[QIPP]

Comprehensive synthesis of early intensive behavioral interventions for young children with autism based on the UCLA young autism project model (2010)[DARE]

Autism (2009)[Clinical Evidence] Log-in required

The use of weighted vests with children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities (2009)[DARE]

Gluten- and casein-free diets for autistic spectrum disorder (2007)[Cochrane]

Parent implemented early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review (2008)[DARE]


Clinical Guidelines

The management and support of children and young people on the autism spectrum (2013)[NICE]NEW

Autism: Recognition, referral and diagnosis of children and young people on the autism spectrum (2012)[NICE] NEW

Autism in children and young people: Pathway (2014)[NICE] updated

Assessment, diagnosis and clinical interventions for children and young people with autism spectrum disorders (2007)[SIGN]


Recent articles in core journals

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety in children with high-functioning autism: a meta-analysis (2013)[Pediatrics] NEW

A systematic review of medical treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders (2011)[Pediatrics]

Mitochondrial dysfunction in autism (2010)[JAMA]

Autism (2009)[Lancet]

Prenatal risk factors for autism: comprehensive meta-analysis (2009)[Br J Psychiatry]



eTextbooks

Autism (2014)[Medscape Reference] updated

Autism (2011)[Mentor]

Autism: diagnosis in primary care (2007)[BMJ Learning]



Clinical Queries

What is the best way of picking up autism in pre-school children? (2009)[CLEAR- NHS Scotland]



Patient Information

Autism and Asperger syndrome (2013)[NHS Choices] updated

Autism (2013)[MedlinePlus] updated

The National Autistic Society


Important

1. If you are a Welsh Primary Care Professional with a clinical query send it to ATTRACT online or email us at questions@attract.wales.nhs.uk or call 01495 332343.
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