What Are Some Formal Assessment Instruments That Are Used to Diagnose

question 5

Multiple Choice

What are some formal assessment instruments that are used to diagnose autism and obtain information to plan educational programs?

• A) Gilliam Autism Rating Scale and Autism Diagnostic Interview
• B) Educational Planning for Autism and Revised Interviews for Autism Diagnosis
• C) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and American Psychiatric Diagnostic Guidelines
• D) DSM-5 and Rating Scale (Autism, III)

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Definitions:

Specific Behaviors

Actions or reactions of individuals in response to external or internal stimuli, distinguished by their particular characteristics or patterns.

Egocentric

A cognitive perspective where an individual perceives the world solely from their own point of view, often failing to consider others' viewpoints.

Schema

Cognitive frameworks or concepts that help individuals organize and interpret information.

Day Care

A service involving care for other people's children during the daytime, especially so that their parents can work.