PO551: High Functioning ASD: Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity Challenges

  • PMD: 1,10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Students With Autism

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. explore the likelihood that many referrals are related to behavioral, cognitive, and emotional regulation concerns that are often better conceptualized as related to anxiety or executive dysfunction;
  2. explore the differential diagnosis and comorbidity challenges surrounding high functioning autism spectrum disorder referrals;
  3. explore the typical diagnoses that are made whether or not ASD is diagnosed; and
  4. reflect on considerations for designing comprehensive evaluations for high functioning ASD referrals.

Description

What are the common comorbid diagnoses with high functioning ASD referrals? Descriptive data from a clinic-based sample is explored. Learn how to approach and conceptualize these cases.

Presenter(s)

Jennifer Mabry, Radford Univ. Psychology Dept.
Olivia R. Spencer, Radford University School Psychology
Sheila M. White, Radford University School Psychology

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