Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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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. Cover Half-Title Title Copyright Contents Contributors 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: Disentangling Co-.Occurring and Differential Diagnoses in Indiv About the Authors Index