The Role of Diagnostic Instruments in Dual and Differential Diagnosis in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan

Cory Shulman; Catherine E. Rice; Michael J. Morrier; Amy Esler

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2020.01.002

The Role of Diagnostic Instruments in Dual and Differential Diagnosis in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan

Cory Shulman, Catherine E. Rice, Michael J. Morrier, Amy Esler

The Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Abstract

The heterogeneity inherent in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) makes the identification and diagnosis of ASD complex. We survey a large number of diagnostic tools, including screeners and tools designed for in-depth assessment. We also discuss the challenges presented by overlapping symptomatology between ASD and other disorders and the need to determine whether a diagnosis of ASD or another diagnosis best explains the individual's symptoms. We conclude with a call to action for the next steps necessary for meeting the diagnostic challenges presented here to improve the diagnostic process and to help understand each individual's particular ASD profile.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	275-299
Number of pages	25
Journal	Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2020.01.002
State	Published - Apr 2020

Keywords

Autism
Co-occurring conditions
Diagnostic instruments
Differential diagnosis
Dual diagnosis
Lifespan

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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