Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Counseling and Psychological Services, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
J Am Coll Health. 2020 Nov-Dec;68(8):936-939. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2019.1686003. Epub 2019 Nov 8.
Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are enrolling in colleges at increasing rates. This case highlights the need for college mental health clinicians to be aware of features of ASD in emerging adults. A case of a young woman with dysphoria and anxiety who also met ASD criteria during a diagnostic evaluation. The author describes diagnostic criteria for ASD, common psychiatric co-morbidities, and commonly used campus services. The student in this case was diagnosed with ASD during the course of treatment for dysphoria and anxiety. Knowledge of this diagnosis led to better self-understanding and discovery of new supports. College mental health clinicians will increasingly encounter students with ASD whose social and communication challenges impact their success in post-secondary educational environments. Clinicians should be knowledgeable of ASD features, common mental health challenges, and how best to support students.
患有自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的年轻人进入大学的比例正在不断增加。本案例强调了大学心理健康临床医生需要意识到成年早期 ASD 的特征。本文介绍了一位年轻女性的案例，她患有抑郁和焦虑，在诊断评估中也符合 ASD 的标准。作者描述了 ASD 的诊断标准、常见的精神共病以及常用的校园服务。在这个案例中，这名学生在治疗抑郁和焦虑的过程中被诊断出患有 ASD。对这一诊断的了解使她更好地了解自己，并发现了新的支持。大学心理健康临床医生将越来越多地遇到患有 ASD 的学生，他们的社交和沟通挑战会影响他们在高等教育环境中的成功。临床医生应该了解 ASD 的特征、常见的心理健康挑战，以及如何最好地支持学生。
