ReviewCNS spectrums2025
Rethinking psychometric testing in autism: overcoming the challenges of comorbidity and diagnostic overshadowing.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A scoping review of the relationship between autistic traits and eating disorders: exploring the secondary impact of eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Clinical Profile of First-Time Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in School-Aged Youth.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Distinct Temporal Stages of Infant Brain Processing Associate With Early Versus Later Autism Diagnosis.Developmental science · 2026Article
- Remote Assessment of Physical Function and Physical Activity in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Protocol for Feasibility, Validity, and Reliability Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Microbiome biomarkers in autism spectrum disorder: Toward prediction, diagnosis, and prognosis.Cell reports. Medicine · 2026Review
- Conceptualizing Autism as a Behavioral Network: Transdiagnostic Associations with Co-occurring Psychiatric Conditions.Research on child and adolescent psychopathology · 2026Article
- Eye movement abnormalities in autism spectrum disorder and prodromal psychosis: a review of overlaps and biomarkers.Frontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry · 2026Review
- Gender differences in autism prevalence: origins of bias and its current scientific relevance.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
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Abstract
Epidemiological data indicates a rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among eight-year-old children, with rates increasing from 1 in 44 to 1 in 36 between 2022 and 2023. This growing prevalence poses significant challenges in achieving accurate diagnoses, particularly due to comorbid conditions and diagnostic overshadowing. Certain subgroups-such as females with ASD, individuals with high cognitive abilities, and ethnic minorities-remain at heightened risk of underdiagnosis. Diagnostic tools like the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) have limitations, particularly in clinical settings where gender biases and cultural differences in symptom presentation can complicate accurate assessment. Moreover, rural areas face additional burdens due to limited access to care, further exacerbating diagnostic challenges. The review underscores the necessity for improved screening and diagnostic methods tailored to diverse populations, acknowledging the current limitations of existing tools. It also highlights significant barriers such as workforce shortages and lengthy wait times for evaluations. Emphasizing the importance of clinician education and targeted diagnostic approaches, the review calls for attention to cultural and gender differences in ASD evaluation.
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