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Purpose of Review <p>The increase in cases of autism among children is alarming, particularly in Australia, which has one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. This article reviews the literature in Australia on the many challenges faced by practitioners and families in the race to diagnose autism. It discusses possible ways to improve diagnostic accuracy by identifying and differentiating autism spectrum disorders and cortical visual impairments whose symptoms overlap.</p> Recent Findings <p>Autism can be challenging to diagnose. Studies have shown that over-diagnosis can occur due to inconsistent assessment methods between the private and public sectors. Additionally, practitioners’ limited use of screening tools and the unique geographical challenges of isolated areas can hinder families’ access to screening.</p> Summary <p>There could be alternative reasons for the increase in cases of autism in Australia. Cortical visual impairments, which are much less well-known and often confused with autism spectrum disorders, are mainly ignored in autism assessments.</p>

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Literature Review of the Influence of Neurovisual Disorders on the Diagnosis of Autism in Australian Children

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    2025年1月22日

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  • Edwige Smague

摘要

Purpose of Review

The increase in cases of autism among children is alarming, particularly in Australia, which has one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. This article reviews the literature in Australia on the many challenges faced by practitioners and families in the race to diagnose autism. It discusses possible ways to improve diagnostic accuracy by identifying and differentiating autism spectrum disorders and cortical visual impairments whose symptoms overlap.

Recent Findings

Autism can be challenging to diagnose. Studies have shown that over-diagnosis can occur due to inconsistent assessment methods between the private and public sectors. Additionally, practitioners’ limited use of screening tools and the unique geographical challenges of isolated areas can hinder families’ access to screening.

Summary

There could be alternative reasons for the increase in cases of autism in Australia. Cortical visual impairments, which are much less well-known and often confused with autism spectrum disorders, are mainly ignored in autism assessments.