Autism spectrum disorder

Lifelong social-communication differences, sensory sensitivity, restricted interests, routines

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At a glance

High-risk causes: 4
Related differentials: 6

Safety snapshot

Watch forBurnoutshutdownexploitationmissed psychosis superimposed on autism

Presentation hinge

Developmental onset and restricted/repetitive or sensory features are central.

Separates the Autism / Intellectual Disability / ADHD / Developmental Overlap group. It is not specific to Autism spectrum disorder.

Clinical review

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Autism / Intellectual Disability / ADHD / Developmental Overlap group — not specific to Autism spectrum disorder

Why it fits

Lifelong social-communication differences, sensory sensitivity, restricted interests, routines

Key features

Must-not-miss

Burnout, shutdown, exploitation, missed psychosis superimposed on autism.

High-risk causes4 causes

Burnout
shutdown
exploitation
missed psychosis superimposed on autism

Bedside question

Applies to the Autism / Intellectual Disability / ADHD / Developmental Overlap group.

Developmental onset and restricted/repetitive or sensory features are central.

Helpful clues

Immediate action

Applies to the Autism / Intellectual Disability / ADHD / Developmental Overlap group.

None listed

Priority steps

Investigations

Applies to the Autism / Intellectual Disability / ADHD / Developmental Overlap group.

None listed

Core tests

Mimics / overlap

Applies to the Autism / Intellectual Disability / ADHD / Developmental Overlap group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.