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  • Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology

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  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1% of the population.
  • High-functioning individuals with ASD may remain undiagnosed in academic settings.
  • Increased social demands can precipitate secondary psychiatric symptoms in undiagnosed ASD.

Purpose:

  • To highlight diagnostic challenges in high-functioning autism spectrum disorder.
  • To discuss the presentation of secondary psychiatric symptoms in undiagnosed ASD.
  • To outline diagnostic and management strategies for autism spectrum disorder.

Summary:

  • Individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often graduate undiagnosed due to compensatory skills masking core deficits.
  • Social competence challenges can lead to the emergence of secondary psychiatric conditions like depression and anxiety in undiagnosed ASD.
  • Diagnosis may require interviews, questionnaires, and neuropsychological testing, excluding secondary causes and focusing on symptom-oriented treatment.

Impact:

  • Improved diagnostic accuracy for high-functioning autism spectrum disorder.
  • Better management of secondary psychiatric symptoms in individuals with ASD.
  • Enhanced understanding of the long-term impact of undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder.