Problems of early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (case vignette)

Problems of early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (case vignette)

 

Authors

 

A.S. Sozonov

Regional State Autonomous Healthcare Institution “Tomsk Clinical Psychiatric Hospital”, Tomsk, Russian Federation; Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Siberian State Medical University”

of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Tomsk, Russian Federation

E.S. Sviderek

Regional State Autonomous Healthcare Institution “Tomsk Clinical Psychiatric Hospital”, Tomsk, Russian Federation

A.V. Didenko

Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Siberian State Medical University” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Tomsk, Russian Federation; Mental Health Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russian Federation

E.E. Choinzonova

Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “St. Petersburg State Medical University named after I.P. Pavlov» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

 

https://doi.org/10.26617/1810-3111-2024-1(122)-80-87

 

Journal: Siberian Herald of Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. 2024; 1 (122):  80-87.

 

Abstract

To date, the literature contains convincing data indicating the low level of detection of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Russia, compared to global incidence rates. There is no doubt that there is a need for in-depth development not only of the epidemiological aspects of prevalence, but also the early diagnosis of ASD. The authors examine current problems of diagnosing ASD in domestic medical practice using the example of the particular clinical case of Asperger syndrome. As a clinical illustration, the case vignette of a patient with Asperger's syndrome, previously diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder, is described and analyzed. The patient's medical history and mental status are presented, and diagnostic and personalized therapeutic tactics are described. The main factors that prevent timely diagnosis and therapy, which must be taken into account by specialists at all levels (psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, teachers), and forms of interaction with patients with ASD are given.

 

Keywords: autism, Asperger's syndrome, communicative interaction, speech and cognitive functioning, diagnosis, therapy.

 

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For citation: Sozonov A.S., Sviderek E.S., Didenko A.V., Choinzonova E.E. Problems of early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (case vignette). Siberian Herald of Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry.2024; 1 (122): 80-87. https://doi.org/10.26617/1810-3111-2024-1(122)-80-87

 

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