Asperger syndrome screening

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

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).^[1]

Screening

Early diagnosis and intervention in patients with AS may improve adaptation and adjustment of the child.^[2]
Screening for associated disorders is an important prognostic factor.^[2]
Screening instruments for Asperger Syndrome include:^[1]
- Autism Screening Questionnaire (ASQ)
- Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
- Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ)
Diagnostic instruments for Asperger Syndrome include:^[1]
- Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)
- Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale (GADS)
- Asperger Syndrome (and high-functioning autism) Diagnostic Interview (ASDI)

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 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.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 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.

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[pmid18563474-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 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.

[pmid30736970-2] 2.0 ^2.1 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.

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Asperger syndrome screening

Overview

Screening

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