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  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Pediatric Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

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  • Neurodevelopmental disorders often share clinical symptoms, complicating diagnosis.
  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis rates are rising, prompting scrutiny of prevalence data.
  • Clinical presentations of ASD can overlap with other pediatric conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the core features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • To identify and describe conditions that may be misdiagnosed as ASD.
  • To outline an approach for the differential diagnosis of ASD in young children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of essential ASD features.
  • Comparative analysis of ASD symptoms with other neurodevelopmental and pediatric disorders.
  • Discussion of diagnostic strategies for differentiating ASD.

Main Results:

  • Key diagnostic criteria for ASD were identified.
  • Several conditions, including communication disorders, anxiety, attachment disorders, intellectual disability, sensory impairments, and normal variations, share symptoms with ASD.
  • A systematic approach to differential diagnosis is essential for accurate identification.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate differential diagnosis is critical for appropriate management of children presenting with ASD-like symptoms.
  • Distinguishing ASD from conditions with overlapping features requires careful clinical evaluation.
  • Early and precise diagnosis facilitates timely intervention and support for affected children.