Assessment in Multisite Randomized Clinical Trials of Patients with Autistic Disorder: The Autism RUPP Network
Arnold L, Aman M, Martin A, Collier-Crespin A, Vitiello B, Tierney E, Asarnow R, Bell-Bradshaw F, Freeman B, Gates-Ulanet P, Klin A, McCracken J, McDougle C, McGough J, Posey D, Scahill L, Swiezy N, Ritz L, Vokmar F. Assessment in Multisite Randomized Clinical Trials of Patients with Autistic Disorder: The Autism RUPP Network. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2000, 30: 99-111. PMID: 10832774, DOI: 10.1023/a:1005451304303.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism Diagnostic InterviewChildren/adolescentsAutistic disorders symptomsNeuropsychological testsDisorder symptomsLower functioningAutistic disorderCore featuresTest developersDiagnostic InterviewProblem presentationPediatric psychopharmacologyAutismIndividual changesTreatment respondersTarget symptomsSecondary symptomsCommunication problemsMethodological challengesAssessment strategiesSubject heterogeneityIQPharmacological treatmentDisordersClinical Global Impression