Differential considerations

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Review the supplied alternatives by course, threshold, context, and exclusion. The list is not ranked and does not replace a complete assessment.

F84.0NeurodevelopmentalLocal clinical reference

Structured review aid · not ranked

Each item is taken from the supplied local diagnosis record. Open matched records to review their complete criteria.

8 considerations

8 considerations

Differential consideration

F90.xNeurodevelopmental

comorbid in ~50%; social deficits not as pervasive; no RRBs - code both when criteria independently met

A. ≥6 inattentive symptoms and/or ≥6 hyperactive-impulsive symptoms (≥5 for age ≥17) for ≥6 months, inconsistent with developmental level and negatively impacting activities
B. Several symptoms present before age 12
C. Symptoms present in ≥2 settings (e.g. home, school, work, with friends)
D. Clear evidence of interference with or reduction in quality of social, academic, or occupational functioning

Which documented criteria and exclusions are met for each possibility?
What timeline, course, and functional change best distinguishes the alternatives?
Are substance, medication, medical, developmental, and contextual explanations adequately assessed?

Differential considerations

Review the supplied alternatives by course, threshold, context, and exclusion. The list is not ranked and does not replace a complete assessment.

F84.0NeurodevelopmentalLocal clinical reference

Each item is taken from the supplied local diagnosis record. Open matched records to review their complete criteria.

8 considerations

8 considerations

Differential consideration

F90.xNeurodevelopmental

comorbid in ~50%; social deficits not as pervasive; no RRBs - code both when criteria independently met

A. ≥6 inattentive symptoms and/or ≥6 hyperactive-impulsive symptoms (≥5 for age ≥17) for ≥6 months, inconsistent with developmental level and negatively impacting activities
B. Several symptoms present before age 12
C. Symptoms present in ≥2 settings (e.g. home, school, work, with friends)
D. Clear evidence of interference with or reduction in quality of social, academic, or occupational functioning

Which documented criteria and exclusions are met for each possibility?
What timeline, course, and functional change best distinguishes the alternatives?
Are substance, medication, medical, developmental, and contextual explanations adequately assessed?