Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci March 2022 PMID 32892291

Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder.

Laura Fusar-Poli, Natascia Brondino, Pierluigi Politi, Eugenio Aguglia

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Several discussions emphasize the severity of misdiagnoses in adults, citing specific statistics like the 24.6% rate of previous misdiagnoses and discussing how social factors, such as gender and race, affect diagnosis. The tone is analytical and urgent, with phrases like 'must consider' and 'it's devastating,' which highlight both concern and recognition of the research's importance in improving clinical practices.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions affirm the importance of the research, emphasizing the high rates of misdiagnosis and the need for careful diagnosis in adults with autism.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate strong curiosity, referencing specific details like the prevalence (24.6%) of misdiagnosed cases and mentioning sex differences and psychiatric comorbidities, indicating active engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many comments analyze the implications, highlight the need for improved clinical practices, and recommend resources, reflecting deep cognitive involvement and concern about diagnostic accuracy.

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The discussions recognize the study's significance, noting how it sheds light on diagnostic challenges and could influence clinical approaches and awareness, suggesting high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed the psychiatric history of 161 adults in Italy who were diagnosed with ASD later in life, with most being diagnosed around age 23, often after previous misdiagnoses or no diagnosis at all.
  • Many participants had received different psychiatric diagnoses in the past, such as intellectual disability, psychoses, personality disorders, or depression, highlighting challenges in accurately diagnosing ASD in adults.
  • The research emphasizes the importance for clinicians to consider ASD during diagnosis, especially given its prevalence and common co-occurring mental health conditions, and notes sex differences in diagnosis age and symptom scores.]

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Michelle Dawson
@autismcrisis · X

Characterizing autistics (N=161) first diagnosed as adults under DSM-5, chart review, free https://t.co/p2dgdfNtWW of N=35 who had a diagnosis of intellectual disability, N=9 "were found having an IQ within the normal range"

Sep 7, 2020 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 9,265 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/HDNJH4HMjb (open-access). "a careful assessment made by psychiatrists who are expert in the field needs to be conducted"

Sep 8, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 4,959 followers View post →
Takeshi Atsumi
@Atsumi_Research · X

自閉スペクトラム症(ASD)の診断は難しい ASDはかつては児童精神医学のみの領分だったが、生涯にわたり持続すると認められたのは比較的最近。 ASDの認識が広まり、診断される人が増えてきているのは、その「失われた世代」にあたる人たちに診断が付き始めたのでは、と。 https://t.co/rnNL5zpXqk

Aug 26, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 2,044 followers View post →
Gibsonbobibson
@TheLordFlygon · X

@coach28373 @EighteenBanners @hotnhumblejake @yashar @benshapiro https://t.co/HXDiAfMZPf https://t.co/QFt3NMKY0g https://t.co/e2iISkRriK.

Dec 17, 2024 · 7 likes · 117 followers View post →
Nahime G. Aguirre Mtanous, AM, LSW
@nahime · X

@Ava_Nicole23 @JustAutieVent Fusar-Poli, L., Brondino, N., Politi, P., & Aguglia, E. (2020). Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 1–12. https://t.co/cCAuNwxnwB

Mar 4, 2022 · 5 likes · 510 followers View post →
Dr. Kevin Stoddart
@RedpathCentre · X

Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/5K7gPSooxF

Sep 12, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,167 followers View post →

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z0rg_0n
@z0rg_0n · X

@fluffypony @DavidDTSS This is a heavily cited study that examines adults ages 18-55 with autism who were previously misdiagnosed: https://t.co/kYZv8ZYo4M This study found that 24.6% of 1211 autistic participants with a medium age of 42.3 were previously misdiagnosed: https://t.co/DK5lJkzJip

Apr 20, 2025 · 1 like · 262 followers View post →
Gibsonbobibson
@TheLordFlygon · X

@coach28373 @EighteenBanners @hotnhumblejake @yashar @benshapiro https://t.co/HXDiAfMZPf https://t.co/QFt3NMKY0g https://t.co/e2iISkRriK.

Dec 17, 2024 · 7 likes · 117 followers View post →
Red ♿️
@RedIsND · X

@guitarobine @miamologue Dans la réalité il est posé très rapidement, parfois même au premier rendez-vous sans évaluation. Surtout si t'es une femme et/ou BIPOC. https://t.co/5wonpdueHQ

Apr 5, 2024 · 1,285 followers View post →
RudoDuro
@RudoDuro · X

Hj é dia mundial da conscientização do autismo, me deem pix Quem quiser saber mais sobre tenho uma playlist no youtube: https://t.co/s1IdtGybzW

Apr 2, 2024 · 178 followers View post →
Natã Cavalcanti
@NatCavalcanti4 · X

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Jan 31, 2024 · 20 followers View post →
FEU HS Health Allied Association
@feuhs_haa · X

References: Fusar-Poli, L., Brondino, N., Politi, P. et al. Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 272, 187–198 (2022). https://t.co/2Vhjn4xLQX

Jan 19, 2024 · 2 likes · 113 followers View post →
Chara Stone
@CharaStone6 · X

It's devastating the destruction the licensed social artists field makes when simple science could be employed. Name calling is the Left brained specialty, facts are non-existent outside each individual's personal belief and perception. https://t.co/9qBww22oqA https://t.co/hwhTcS3OGj

Oct 18, 2023 · 1,037 followers View post →
twitting_CP
@twitting_CPnk · X

RT @Atsumi_Research: 自閉スペクトラム症(ASD)の診断は難しい ASDはかつては児童精神医学のみの領分だったが、生涯にわたり持続すると認められたのは比較的最近。 ASDの認識が広まり、診断される人が増えてきているのは、その「失われた世代」にあたる人たち…

Aug 27, 2023 · 1 share · 42 followers View post →
Takeshi Atsumi
@Atsumi_Research · X

自閉スペクトラム症(ASD)の診断は難しい ASDはかつては児童精神医学のみの領分だったが、生涯にわたり持続すると認められたのは比較的最近。 ASDの認識が広まり、診断される人が増えてきているのは、その「失われた世代」にあたる人たちに診断が付き始めたのでは、と。 https://t.co/rnNL5zpXqk

Aug 26, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 2,044 followers View post →
Will
@WBloomfieldWill · X

@CaRenaeTX @Marmartk01 @cherylsmall64 @_ActionMatters I'm glad you had some satisfaction reading a headline and posting an article you didn't read. All three studies cited are about ASD being misdiagnosed as another condition or missed altogether. https://t.co/FulGbRSedv https://t.co/xavssKvXo7 https://t.co/rc8zhaHNKf

Feb 4, 2023 · 1 like · 1,037 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@hfp91 @SameiHuda @DrAnnieHickox @jonathanstea @Anntics @nuwandiss Given the prevalence of autism and the high rates of co-occurrent psychiatric conditions, it is important for clinicians to consider ASD in the differential diagnostic process. https://t.co/WRRo3aVsm9

Feb 3, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,552 followers View post →
Shibley
@dr_shibley · X

https://t.co/9D9N5s0FRb

Dec 27, 2022 · 1 like · 27,506 followers View post →
Charlie Excel Pontes
@k_system32 · X

RT @k_system32: @comuniistic https://t.co/jt3hJIrDN0 https://t.co/wB4xE5ogSU Eu recomendo o canal desse cara, q ele ta bem atualizado, al…

Dec 3, 2022 · 1 share · 329 followers View post →
Charlie Excel Pontes
@k_system32 · X

@comuniistic https://t.co/jt3hJIrDN0 https://t.co/wB4xE5ogSU Eu recomendo o canal desse cara, q ele ta bem atualizado, alguns videos antigos ele fala de grau de autismo mas creio que já não é tao grotesco como usar aspeger, e tmb eu acho ele um profissional muito foda

Dec 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 329 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

@TomPMarshall @PerinatalBirder Not abs sure but I think it may b this 2022 publication "Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder" https://t.co/z8fdUnPgXA via @lauraeffepi et al

Sep 17, 2022 · 1 like · 32,287 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@dan_warrender @MHNRconf “The most common misdiagnoses were personality disorders, and depression. Sex differences were detected in the age of diagnosis and ADOS-2 scores. Our results provide important information for both child and adult psychiatrists.” https://t.co/WRRo3bcvo9

Sep 8, 2022 · 1 like · 2,552 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@Mental_Elf @DafniK10 “The most common misdiagnoses were personality disorders, and depression. Sex differences were detected in the age of diagnosis and ADOS-2 scores. Our results provide important information for both child and adult psychiatrists.” https://t.co/WRRo3aVsm9

Aug 25, 2022 · 2,552 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@Mental_Elf @CharliHuggett “The most common misdiagnoses were personality disorders, and depression. Sex differences were detected in the age of diagnosis and ADOS-2 scores. Our results provide important information for both child and adult psychiatrists.” https://t.co/WRRo3bcvo9

Aug 24, 2022 · 1 like · 2,552 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@AP_RANZCP @SathyRao @DrLukasCheney “The most common misdiagnoses were personality disorders, and depression. Sex differences were detected in the age of diagnosis and ADOS-2 scores. Our results provide important information for both child and adult psychiatrists.” https://t.co/WRRo3bcvo9

Aug 22, 2022 · 2,552 followers View post →
Nahime G. Aguirre Mtanous, AM, LSW
@nahime · X

@Ava_Nicole23 @JustAutieVent Fusar-Poli, L., Brondino, N., Politi, P., & Aguglia, E. (2020). Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 1–12. https://t.co/cCAuNwxnwB

Mar 4, 2022 · 5 likes · 510 followers View post →
Meng-Chuan Lai 賴孟泉
@mengchuanlai · X

“Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder” https://t.co/BLev6oIfOW

Sep 15, 2021 · 1,780 followers View post →
AnimalWorld
@drdoolittles · X

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Sep 10, 2021 · 1 share · 1,815 followers View post →
Just call me Colin ( He/Him/His)
@ColinRevell3 · X

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Sep 10, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 867 followers View post →
Unionize America
@Lillyneonwaffle · X

@GabbieHanna Ofc there needs to be more research done on both BPD and ASD: https://t.co/O7zOFHLgIW because misdiagnosis is part of the journey of recovery. It’s not a linear line, many live with comorbidity which is two or more mental illness diagnoses being present at once.

Apr 22, 2021 · 424 followers View post →
luchtlicht
@luchtlicht · X

@ElRubio1968 @Len_saya @De_Monitor https://t.co/uxALBT9DEP alsjeblieft Otto! Eerst even inlezen voordat je klakkeloos meepraat over een onderwerp

Nov 13, 2020 · 4 likes · 74 followers View post →
Brent McConnell
@brentmYYC · X

RT @RedpathCentre: Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/5K7gPSooxF

Sep 12, 2020 · 1 share · 2,903 followers View post →
Dr. Kevin Stoddart
@RedpathCentre · X

Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/5K7gPSooxF

Sep 12, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,167 followers View post →
Yo Samdy Sam
@Samantha_Stein · X

RT @autismcrisis: Characterizing autistics (N=161) first diagnosed as adults under DSM-5, chart review, free https://t.co/p2dgdfNtWW of N=3…

Sep 11, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,254 followers View post →
Nazreen Bibi
@NazreenBibi1 · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/HDNJH4HMjb (open-access). "a ca…

Sep 8, 2020 · 1 share · 1,009 followers View post →
PsychiatryAI.com
@PsychiatryAIcom · X

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Sep 8, 2020 · 436 followers View post →
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@AutismeInfo · X

RT @tay_loup: "The most common past diagnoses were intellectual disability, psychoses, personality disorders, and depression" Missed diagno…

Sep 8, 2020 · 1 share · 7,680 followers View post →
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@tay_loup · X

"The most common past diagnoses were intellectual disability, psychoses, personality disorders, and depression" Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/JFF1zKs8re

Sep 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 5,053 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/HDNJH4HMjb (open-access). "a careful assessment made by psychiatrists who are expert in the field needs to be conducted"

Sep 8, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 4,959 followers View post →
Hazel
@take_daily · X

Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder. https://t.co/SaEt7rlegR

Sep 8, 2020 · 106 followers View post →
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@Autism_Journal · X

Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder. https://t.co/KvVzTXPs8W #PubMed #Autism

Sep 8, 2020 · 388 followers View post →
Dr. Tess Clifford, Ph.D., C.Psych
@DrTessClifford1 · X

RT @autismcrisis: Characterizing autistics (N=161) first diagnosed as adults under DSM-5, chart review, free https://t.co/p2dgdfNtWW of N=3…

Sep 7, 2020 · 3 shares · 769 followers View post →
Michelle Dawson
@autismcrisis · X

Characterizing autistics (N=161) first diagnosed as adults under DSM-5, chart review, free https://t.co/p2dgdfNtWW of N=35 who had a diagnosis of intellectual disability, N=9 "were found having an IQ within the normal range"

Sep 7, 2020 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 9,265 followers View post →
Ruth Connolly
@ruthieconnolly · X

Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder | SpringerLink https://t.co/b5YvrLUWOa

Sep 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,948 followers View post →