Background

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 32 children and youth in Canada.[1] It is characterized by impairments in social communication and interaction and a pattern of repetitive or restricted activities, interests, or behaviors.[2] A wide range of maladaptive behaviors are commonly encountered, including irritability and aggression, with prevalence estimated at 25% to 68%.[3,4] Irritability can be defined as a mood state characterized by easy annoyance, anger, and the manifes

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically presents in early childhood and is characterized by impaired social communication and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Although considered a specific disorder, autism is one of a number of neurodevelopmental disorders, with which it shares many aspects.[1] We review evolving aspects of diagnosing autism spectrum disorder in BC and in clinical practice, as informed by recent developments in the field.

Dr Robin Friedlander	Dr Aaron Ooi

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Ten years ago, I sat at a global health conference luncheon with an inspirational physician-leader and human rights champion. As they talked about the need for physicians to recognize and call out systemic injustice in the world, they chose the mayonnaise and ham sandwiches from the selection of food on offer. That struck me as odd and inconsistent.

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