Autism Guidelines – why do we need them?

Prof Andrew Whitehouse The 2015 survey by Autism CRC confirmed anecdotal experience of considerable variability in the diagnosis of autism, whether by a multidisciplinary team using rigorous standards or a solo clinician. This huge variability in diagnosis across Australia has in turn led to inequities in access and service delivery. According to Prof Andrew Whitehouse such inequities went against the grain of most Australians. “It was a really important to develop guidelines that allow the clinical community to speak with a common definition,” he said. “One of the great achievements is that everyone has provided input and come to an…

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