Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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.