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Identification and assessment of autism in adults

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  • consider assessment for possible autism when a person has:
    • one or more of the following:
      • persistent difficulties in social interaction
      • persistent difficulties in social communication
      • stereotypic (rigid and repetitive) behaviours, resistance to change or restricted interests, and

    • one or more of the following:
      • problems in obtaining or sustaining employment or education
      • difficulties in initiating or sustaining social relationships
      • previous or current contact with mental health or learning disability services
      • a history of a neurodevelopmental condition (including learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or mental disorder

For adults with possible autism who do not have a moderate or severe learning disability, consider using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient - 10 items (AQ-10)2. (If a person has reading difficulties, read out the AQ-10.) If a person scores above six on the AQ-10, or autism is suspected based on clinical judgement (taking into account any past history provided by an informant), offer a comprehensive assessment for autism.

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