Autismus Diagnostik

Diagnosing Autism in Adulthood – A Collaborative Meeting of the Psychiatry Podcasts "Young & Joyless" and "PsychCast with Jan." How do you recognize an autism spectrum disorder in adulthood – especially when it has gone undetected for a long time? Together with Sebastian and Christa from "Young & Joyless," I discuss clinical diagnostics, screening tests, comprehensive procedures, and the full complexity of this diagnosis. Using a case study – a young mathematics student – ​​we explore the core question: Where does "introverted and gifted" end, and where does autism begin? We also discuss the overlap between ASD and ADHD and when a specialized center should be consulted. ... Topics covered in this episode: • Why autism diagnostics are increasingly finding their way into outpatient practice • Case study: young female mathematics student, little eye contact, social withdrawal • Differential diagnoses: social anxiety disorder, schizoid/avoidant personality, depression, ADHD • Screening vs. diagnosis – questionnaires as a starting point, not as a diagnosis • Gold standard: ADOS-2 + ADI-R within the overall clinical picture • Therapeutic approaches, finding specialists, and what general psychiatrists can offer Tests mentioned (not a substitute for diagnosis): • AQ-10 (screening, freely available): https://docs.autismresearchcentre.com... • RAADS-R (adults, cutoff ≥65): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... • CAT-Q (camouflage): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30361... • ASRS-v1.1 (ADHD Screening, WHO): https://www.hcp.med.harvard.edu/ncs/f... • Overview of other tests: https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/ In addition to the video version on YouTube, you can also find the interview as an audio podcast in the "PsychCast with Jan" and at "Jung & Freudlos" (Young & Joyless). ... If you enjoyed this episode, we'd really appreciate a good rating on Apple Podcasts – this helps more listeners find our podcasts: • PsychCast with Jan: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast... • Jung & Freudlos: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast... Note: This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace individual diagnosis or treatment. #Autism #Psychiatry #ADHD #PsychCast #Diagnosis