Tổng quan

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the consolidation of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder, representing a single continuum of mild to severe deficits in social communication and restrictive repetitive behaviors or interests, as stated in the Introduction section.

The prevalence rate of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is ≥1% in children and young individuals. A detailed discussion about the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is in the Epidemiology section.

The Pathophysiology section explains the role of different factors in the development of autism spectrum disorder, such as genetic and neurobiologic factors, paternal or maternal age, and environmental and perinatal factors.

Other conditions associated with the development of autism spectrum disorder are in the Risk Factors section.

Autism Spectrum Disorder_Disease Summary

History and Physical Examination

The Clinical Presentation section describes the clinical features suggestive of autism spectrum disorder.

The History and Physical Examination sections discuss the things to assess in individuals suspected of autism spectrum disorder.

Chẩn đoán

The Diagnosis or Diagnostic Criteria section features the DSM-5-TR criteria for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

The Screening section discusses the developmental screening tests and tools that can help in the evaluation of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Other conditions that should be considered in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder are enumerated in the Differential Diagnosis section.

Xử trí

Patients should be assessed for other medical conditions associated with autism spectrum disorders, and these are enumerated in the Evaluation section.

General therapy principles and indications for pharmacological therapy are in the Principles of Therapy section.

The Pharmacological Therapy section discusses treatment options for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

The Nonpharmacological section includes things to educate the parents and caregivers about the management of autism spectrum disorder. This section also includes developmental interventions and behavioral management in these individuals.