An Evaluation of the Overall Utility of Measures of Functioning Suitable for School-Aged Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Scoping Review

A diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition (autism) provides limited information regarding an individual’s level of functioning, information key in determining support and funding needs.

Citation:
Hayden-Evans M, Milbourn B, D’Arcy E, Chamberlain A, Afsharnejad B, Evans K, Whitehouse AJO, Bölte S, Girdler S. An Evaluation of the Overall Utility of Measures of Functioning Suitable for School-Aged Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Scoping Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(21)

Keywords:
Adaptive behaviour; assessment; autism spectrum disorder; diagnosis;
ICF Core Sets; adaptation; disability; environmental factor

Abstract:
A diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition (autism) provides limited information regarding an individual’s level of functioning, information key in determining support and funding needs.