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Scott, Fiona J.; Baron-Cohen, Simon; Bolton, Patrick; Brayne, Carol – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2002
A study investigated the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in children (ages 5-11) in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. Using 1999 data from public records, screening instruments, educational psychology and special education needs coordinator records, a prevalence of almost 0.6% was found, with a ratio of 4:1 males to females. (Contains…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Children, Elementary Education
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Scott, Fiona J.; Baron-Cohen, Simon; Bolton, Patrick; Brayne, Carol – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2002
This article describes a pilot and follow-up study of the development of a screening test for Asperger Syndrome (AS) and relates social and communication conditions in children aged 4-11. Results suggest that the Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test may be useful for identifying children at risk for AS and related conditions, in a mainstream…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Children, Disability Identification