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This final chapter in Part II captures the distinctions between autism and other mental disorders (and intellectual disability). Issues and challenges in comorbidity assessment are discussed including development and course of social interaction. Under recognition of autism by psychiatrists and the conditions they tend to diagnose in such cases (depression, BPD, anxiety) are considered. Possible harmful effects of misdiagnosis in clinical contexts and in advice (employers, benefits system, courts, etc.) are discussed. How to differentiate symptoms that might seem to be part of two conditions (e.g. OCD versus RRBs) is discussed as is the possible confusion between autism and other similar clinical presentations. Specific comorbidities covered include ADHD, Intellectual Disability, suicidality, anxiety, depression, and masking issues and any major mental disorder in adulthood. Issues of law are also covered.
Title: Comorbidity assessment
Description:
This final chapter in Part II captures the distinctions between autism and other mental disorders (and intellectual disability).
Issues and challenges in comorbidity assessment are discussed including development and course of social interaction.
Under recognition of autism by psychiatrists and the conditions they tend to diagnose in such cases (depression, BPD, anxiety) are considered.
Possible harmful effects of misdiagnosis in clinical contexts and in advice (employers, benefits system, courts, etc.
) are discussed.
How to differentiate symptoms that might seem to be part of two conditions (e.
g.
OCD versus RRBs) is discussed as is the possible confusion between autism and other similar clinical presentations.
Specific comorbidities covered include ADHD, Intellectual Disability, suicidality, anxiety, depression, and masking issues and any major mental disorder in adulthood.
Issues of law are also covered.
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