What Should an Evaluation for Autism Look Like?

What kinds of information should a clinician who’s evaluating your child be considering? How can you know whether your clinician is following best practices in doing an autism assessment? From finding the right clinician to diagnostic tools and parent interviews, there are many steps

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Autism spectrum disorder can look very different in different children. This can make it hard to diagnose. Here are some tips that parents can use to make sure that their child is getting a thorough autism assessment.

Autism evaluations usually start with a screening questionnaire. If the questionnaire indicates that a child might have autism, then it’s time for a more in-depth evaluation. A child should never get a diagnosis based on just the questionnaire.

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June 11, 2024