Preventive health and screening for people with autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with a range of common health problems. Regular medical review is recommended to detect them.

Consider using a disability health assessment template to prompt an annual comprehensive assessment and identify health problems that are often missed or misdiagnosed in this group. See also Commonly missed health problems in people with developmental disability.

Preventive health for people with autism spectrum disorder should be as for the general population, with adjustments to overcome cognitive or communication difficulty.

For preventive health and screening advice at various life stages in people with developmental disability, see children, adolescents, adults or people who are ageing.