Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder describes clinical considerations and best practices related to diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) versus commonly co-occurring conditions. Each chapter focuses on the similarities and differences between ASD and a second diagnosis. For example, one chapter outlines clinical considerations for how to differentiate between ASD and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, another focuses on ASD versus anxiety disorders, and a third relates to ASD versus intellectual disability. All chapters include clinical case studies to provide real-world examples of how clinicians make diagnostic decisions. Chapters also include tables, figures, or flow chart “decision trees” as a visual representation of clinical decision-making. This book is written for students, trainees, and practitioners.