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Simplified Autism Diagnosis Tool for Kids by Ricardo Jose De Leon is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This study aims to validate the Autism Mental Status Exam (AMSE), an 8-item observational assessment tool for autism spectrum disorder, in young children aged 18 months to 5 years. The AMSE was designed to be brief and feasible for physicians to use in clinical practice. In this study, 45 children received developmental evaluations including the AMSE, followed by standardized assessments to confirm an autism diagnosis. Results found the AMSE had a sensitivity of 94% and specificity of 100% in detecting auti

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Ricardo Jose De Leon

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