ASRS

Introducing the ASRS® Adult: A New Standard for Understanding ASD in Adults

Presentations of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are complex, blended, and recognized more often in adults today. With a growing awareness of ASD—its likely prevalence, presentation, and pattern of diagnosis among adults1,2—detection has become an important clinical focus. To support a healthcare pathway for adult diagnosis, MHS is excited to announce the launch of the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales™ Adult (ASRS® Adult). The ASRS Adult is a scientifically validated, adult-centered, multi-informant rating scale designed to assess symptoms and behaviors associated...

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Early Detection of Emotional Dysregulation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

If a preschooler throws themselves on the floor over a broken crayon, is it a tantrum or a signal of something deeper? At this age, it’s hard to tell. Emotional highs and lows are part of typical early childhood, making it difficult to distinguish developmentally normal frustration from patterns of...

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