Latest clinical frontiers related to autism diagnostic strategies.

ABSTRACT: The diagnosis of autism is currently based on the developmental history, direct observation of behavior, and reported symptoms, supplemented by rating scales/interviews/structured observational evaluations-which is influenced by the clinician's knowledge and experience-with no established diagnostic biomarkers. A growing body of research has been conducted over the past decades to improve diagnostic accuracy. Here, we provide an overview of the current diagnostic assessment process as well as of recent and ongoing developments to support diagnosis in terms of genetic evaluation, telemedicine, digital technologies, use of machine learning/artificial intelligence, and research on candidate diagnostic biomarkers. Genetic testing can meaningfully contribute to the assessment process, but cauti

SUBMITTER: Cortese S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11866554 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature