Missed Diagnoses on the Autism Spectrum: The Parable of the Elephant

Estimates indicate that about 25% of school children on the autism spectrum are missing a correct diagnosis, and over 90% of adults on the spectrum remain unidentified. In this podcast, Dr. Regan busts the myth that if autism is present, it will be accurately detected and identified in childhood. 

 

Additional resources: 

PDF downloadable document outlining rates of missed diagnosis and the DSM -5 manuals rules about diagnosis in adulthood

Video Content on Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood

The Understanding Autism book series

Audiobook

Website: Autism in the Adult

Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood: blog posts

Zur Institute CEU course: Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Every Clinician Needs to Know (including 10 reasons a diagnosis is important at any age)

For the Clinician: Training Courses for Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood