Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Description:

Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder provides a framework for clinical considerations and best practices related to diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) versus commonly co-occurring conditions. Differential diagnosis is a complex process, and it is common for clinicians to observe symptom overlap between conditions.In this comprehensive text, the authors focus on the similarities and differences between ASD and a second diagnosis. Leading experts provide practical guidance in the diagnostic process for ASD versus a second condition, such as anxiety or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Each chapter includes clinical case studies to provide real-world examples of how clinicians make diagnostic decisions. Ample illustrations and 'decision trees' provide a visual representation of clinical decision-making.

Table of Contents:

1. Diagnostic Issues and Complexities in Autism and Related Conditions

2. Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Intellectual Disability

3. Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Communication Disorders

4. Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

5. Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Conduct Problems

6. Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Anxiety Disorders

7. Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Major Depressive Disorder

8. Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Tourette’s Disorder

9. Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

10. Autism Spectrum Disorders Versus Genetic Syndromes

11. Clinical Decision-Making in Evidence-Based Assessment: Disenta