Asperger syndrome other diagnostic studies

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shakiba Hassanzadeh, MD [2]

Overview

Routine neuroimaging, electroencephalography (EEG) and genetic testing are not recommended in patients with Asperger Syndrome (AS).

Neuroimaging

Routine clinical neuroimaging such as CT, MRI, single-photon emission CT (SPECT), or positron emission tomography (PET) are not recommended in patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).^[1]^[2]

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Routine electroencephalography (EEG) is not recommended in all patients with ASD and is recommended if there is a history of seizures or a history of regression.^[2]

Genetic testing

Genetic testing is not routinely indicated in patients with ASD.^[2]

References

↑ Johnson CP, Myers SM, American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children With Disabilities (2007). “Identification and evaluation of children with autism spectrum disorders”. Pediatrics. 120 (5): 1183–215. doi:10.1542/peds.2007-2361. PMID 17967920.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Filipek PA, Accardo PJ, Ashwal S, Baranek GT, Cook EH, Dawson G; et al. (2000). “Practice parameter: screening and diagnosis of autism: report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society”. Neurology. 55 (4): 468–79. doi:10.1212/wnl.55.4.468. PMID 10953176.

[pmid17967920-1] Johnson CP, Myers SM, American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children With Disabilities (2007). “Identification and evaluation of children with autism spectrum disorders”. Pediatrics. 120 (5): 1183–215. doi:10.1542/peds.2007-2361. PMID 17967920.

[pmid10953176-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Filipek PA, Accardo PJ, Ashwal S, Baranek GT, Cook EH, Dawson G; et al. (2000). “Practice parameter: screening and diagnosis of autism: report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society”. Neurology. 55 (4): 468–79. doi:10.1212/wnl.55.4.468. PMID 10953176.

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