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17 validated sources · ASD & Down Syndrome
ASD
2011
NICE (UK)
Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis
Early detection, diagnosis process, warning signs
Evidence-based (NICE)
ASD
2013
NICE (UK)
Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management
Educational and behavioral interventions, schooling, family support
Evidence-based (NICE)
ASD
2016
SIGN (Scotland)
Assessment, diagnosis and interventions for autism spectrum disorders – SIGN 145
Screening, ADOS/ADI-R tools, interventions, family support
SIGN 145 (evidence levels 1++ to 4)
ASD
2020
American Academy of Pediatrics (USA)
Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Universal screening at 18-24 months, ABA, genetic testing, comorbidities
AAP Recommendations
ASD
2018
French National Authority for Health (HAS)
Autism spectrum disorder: early signs, detection, diagnosis and evaluation in children and…
Early signs, referral, multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment
HAS Good Practice Recommendations
ASD
2012
HAS / ANESM (France)
Interventions for children and adolescents with ASD
Personalized project, ABA, schooling, excluded practices
HAS Good Practice Recommendations
T21
2022
American Academy of Pediatrics (USA)
Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome
Medical monitoring, thyroid, hearing, development
AAP Recommendations
T21
2020
French Reference Center / HAS
National Diagnosis and Care Protocol – Down Syndrome
Medical follow-up, development, inclusion, complications
National Diagnostic and Care Protocol (HAS)
ASD
2020
ESCAP ASD Working Party (Europe)
ESCAP Practice Guidance for Autism: Evidence‑Based Recommendations for Diagnosis & Treatme…
Detection, diagnosis, treatment, minimum practice standards
Expert consensus + scientific evidence (AGREE II high score)
ASD
2014
Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (KCE)
Management of Autism in Children & Young People (KCE 233, Belgium)
Clinical and psychosocial management, screening, interventions
Systematic review + expert consensus
ASD
2018
Hayes et al. — BMC Psychiatry (UK)
Clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in adults and children in the UK: a narrative review
Comparison of UK diagnostic guidelines, assessment pathways, children and adults
Narrative review
ASD
2020
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents W…
Anxiety assessment, CBT, pharmacological treatment (SSRIs/SNRIs)
Evidence-based (systematic review + expert consensus)
ASD
2021
Carrington, Saggers et al. — QUT (Australia)
Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum in Inclusive Schools: A Practical Guide to Implementing Evidence-Based Approaches
Inclusive education, universal design for learning (UDL), classroom accommodations
Evidence-based practice
ASD
2022
Autism CRC (Australia)
National Guideline for supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia
Family-centred supports, learning, participation and wellbeing
National guideline (NHMRC)
ASD
2023
Sandbank et al. — BMJ (International)
Autism intervention meta-analysis of early childhood studies (Project AIM): updated systematic review and secondary analysis
Early interventions compared: behavioural, developmental, NDBI — quality of evidence
Meta-analysis (systematic review)
T21
2015
NICE (UK)
Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities: prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges
Functional assessment, behaviour support plans, family and carer support
Evidence-based (NICE)
ASD · T21
2026
World Health Organization (WHO)
Caregiver skills training for families of children with developmental delays or disabilities – Caregiver well-being
Caregiver stress, self-care and coping strategies for families
WHO caregiver training programme