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Screening
Parents of children with Asperger syndrome can typically trace differences in their children's development to as early as 30 months of age. Developmental screening during a routine check-up by a general practitioner or pediatrician may identify signs that warrant further investigation. The diagnosis of AS is complicated by the use of several different screening instruments, including the Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS), Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ), Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test (CAST), Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale (GADS), Krug Asperger’s Disorder Index (KADI),[1] and the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ).[2] None have been shown to reliably differentiate between AS and other ASDs.
Overview
Screening instruments for Asperger Syndrome include: Autism Screening Questionnaire (ASQ), Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Autism Spectrum Screening uestionnaire (ASSQ) and diagnostic instruments for Asperger Syndrome include: Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS), Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale (GADS) and Asperger Syndrome (and high-functioning autism) Diagnostic Interview (ASDI).[3]
Screening
- Early diagnosis and intervention in patients with AS may improve adaptation and adjustment of the child.[4]
- Screening for associated disorders is an important prognostic factor.[4]
- Screening instruments for Asperger Syndrome include:[3]
- Autism Screening Questionnaire (ASQ)
- Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
- Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ)
- Diagnostic instruments for Asperger Syndrome include:[3]
- Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)
- Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale (GADS)
- Asperger Syndrome (and high-functioning autism) Diagnostic Interview (ASDI)
References
- ↑ Campbell JM (2005). "Diagnostic assessment of Asperger's disorder: a review of five third-party rating scales". J Autism Dev Disord. 35 (1): 25–35. doi:10.1007/s10803-004-1028-4. PMID 15796119.
- ↑ Woodbury-Smith MR, Robinson J, Wheelwright S, Baron-Cohen S (2005). "Screening adults for Asperger Syndrome using the AQ: a preliminary study of its diagnostic validity in clinical practice" (PDF). J Autism Dev Disord. 35 (3): 331–5. doi:10.1007/s10803-005-3300-7. PMID 16119474.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Woodbury-Smith MR, Volkmar FR (2009). "Asperger syndrome". Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 18 (1): 2–11. doi:10.1007/s00787-008-0701-0. PMID 18563474.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mirkovic B, Gérardin P (2019). "Asperger's syndrome: What to consider?". Encephale. 45 (2): 169–174. doi:10.1016/j.encep.2018.11.005. PMID 30736970.