Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Causes, prevalence, and prognosis.
• Diagnosis
  • The diagnostic criteria for autism in adults.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• Maintain an index of suspicion regarding the detection of autism spectrum disorder in adults.
• Ensure appropriate referral to multidisciplinary autism teams for diagnosis where appropriate.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered