Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Position statements

• Standards of diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder (October 2019)
• Early detection for autism spectrum disorder in young children (October 2019)
• Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder (October 2019)

Clinical tools

• Autism Spectrum Disorder: A guide for community physicians
• Mental Health: Screening Tools and Rating Scales 

Information for parents

• Autism spectrum disorder: What you need to know
• Your child’s development: What to expect

Additional resources

Early detection

• ASD Video Glossary (Contrasts specific developmental  features in video clips  of  typically developing children and children with ASD)
• BMJ Best Practice Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). CDC’s developmental milestones
• Infant Toddler Checklist (ITC)

ASD supports and organizations for children with ASD and their families

• Autism Canada
• Autism Speaks Canada
• Autism Community Training has a database of ASD resources and online training materials. 
• Government of Canada lists provincial/territorial autism programs, organizations and supports. 

Other resources for health care professionals and families

• Autism Canada. Autism Physician Handbook, Canadian Edition. 
• Tool kits from Autism Speaks including tool kits on dental care, feeding, challenging behaviours, and sleep.
• Spectrum: A source for news and analysis of research advances. Individuals can be on a mailing list for updates.