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Asperger syndrome screening

Introduction

Overview

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

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]
  • 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

References

  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.
  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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