Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia (SCZ) are separate disorders, with
distinct clinical profiles and natural histories. ASD, typically diagnosed in childhood, is …

Social communication and motor skill deficits are prevalent characteristics of individuals with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This systematic research review investigates whether and …

Importance The definition and nature of autism have been highly debated, as exemplified by
several revisions of theDSM (DSM-III, DSM-IIIR, DSM-IV, andDSM-5) criteria. There has …

Abstract The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule is a semi-structured, standardized
assessment tool for individuals with suspected autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and is …

Abstract The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) and the
Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R) have high accuracy as diagnostic instruments …

Background Over the recent years there has been a growing debate regarding the extent
and nature of the overlap in neuropathology between schizophrenia (SZ) and autism …

Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a complicated, time-consuming process
which is particularly challenging in older individuals. One of the most widely used behavioral …

Diagnostic criteria used in autism research have undergone a shift towards the inclusion of a
larger population, paralleled by increasing, but variable, estimates of autism prevalence …

The Role of Diagnostic Instruments in Dual and Differential Diagnosis in Autism Spectrum
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Autism-also known as Autism Spectrum Disorders or Autism Spectrum Conditions-is a
neurodevelopmental condition characterized by repetitive behaviours and differences in …