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Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on: April 22, 2015
Differential Diagnosis of Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Lindsay Olson1, Somer Bishop1, Audrey Thurm2
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California, 675 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA.
Abstract:
This article discusses the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders that may be confused with or co-occur with ASD. Practitioners involved in diagnostic assessment of ASD must be well versed in the features that differentiate ASD from other conditions and be familiar with how co-occurring conditions may manifest in the context of ASD. ASD symptoms present differently across development, underscoring the need for training about typical developmental expectations for youth. Periodic reevaluations throughout development are also important because support needs for individuals with autism change over time.
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