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1. www.cdc.gov › autism › diagnosisScreening for Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Spectrum ...

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   May 16, 2024 · Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test, such as a blood test, to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at the child's developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis.

2. www.apa.org › topics › autism-spectrum-disorderDiagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder

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   May 1, 2024 · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects behavior, communication, and social functioning. Psychologists can play an important role diagnosing ASD and helping people cope with and manage the challenges associated with the disorder. Understanding autism.

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   What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

   • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects behavior, communication, and social functioning. Psychologists can play an important role diagnosing ASD and helping people cope with and manage the challenges associated with the disorder. As the term “spectrum” suggests, ASD symptoms exist along a continuum.

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   What are the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

   • As the term “spectrum” suggests, ASD symptoms exist along a continuum. Some people with the disorder are able to succeed in traditional schools, hold jobs, and perform functions of daily living with varying levels of support. Others have significant intellectual impairments and will need extensive support and assistance throughout their lives.

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   How early can a person with autism be diagnosed?

   • [Related: Helping people with autism reach their true potential] Although ASD can be diagnosed as early as 15 to 18 months of age, the average age of diagnosis is about 4.5 years, and some people are not diagnosed until adulthood. That’s unfortunate, as prompt diagnosis is important for early intervention.

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4. onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › 10The impact of depressive and anxious symptoms on quality of ...

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   4 days ago · Quality of life (QoL) is lower in adults on the autism spectrum (AS) compared with typically developing (TD) adults. In this context, recent studies have examined the role of depression and anxiety in reducing QoL in AS adults.

5. www.cdc.gov › autism › aboutAbout Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Spectrum Disorder ...

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   Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are not yet known. Scientists believe there are multiple causes of ASD that act together to change the most common ways people develop.

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7. embrace-autism.com › tags › autism-spectrum-quotientAutism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) - Embrace Autism

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   May 18, 2024 · The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a questionnaire published in 2001 by Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge, UK. Consisting of fifty questions, it aims to investigate whether adults of average intelligence have autistic traits and might qualify for an autism diagnosis.

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   May 11, 2024 · Autistic people when compared to non-autistic people were found to be significantly more likely to report a diagnosis of depression (Lever & Geurts, 2016; Rai et al., 2018a, 2018b ).

9. www.cdc.gov › autism › hcpInformation on Autism Spectrum Disorder for Healthcare ...

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   May 14, 2024 · Clinical Screening for ASD. Did you know? Screening tools can be used on younger children, usually require minimal training, take a short amount of time to administer, and can incorporate information from parents. >> MythBusters: Developmental Screening. Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder‎.