Autism As A Medical Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Note: Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Individuals …

NIMH » Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. People of all genders, races, ethnicities, and …

Autism spectrum disorder - Diagnosis and treatment

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352934

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? | CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html

Doctors look at the child’s behavior and development to make a diagnosis. ASD can sometimes be detected at 18 months of age or younger. By age 2, a …

Screening and Diagnosis of Autism …

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html

Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at …

Autism Diagnosis Criteria: DSM-5 | Autism Speaks

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The symptoms are not attributable to another medical or neurological condition or to low abilities in the domains or word structure and grammar, and are not better explained by …

Screening & Diagnosis | Autism Society

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A medical diagnosis is made by a psychologist, developmental pediatrician, or other specialized physician based on an assessment of symptoms and diagnostic tests. …

Screening and Diagnosis of Autism …

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-screening.html

A clinical diagnostic instrument for assessing autism in children and adults. The instrument focuses on behavior in three main areas: reciprocal social interaction; …

Is Autism a Disability? Medical, Societal, and Legal …

https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/is-autism-a-disability

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects a person’s ability to learn, communicate, and interact with others. In …

Medical Diagnosis Vs. Educational Eligibility for Special …

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DSM-IV, as the 4th edition is called, established specific criteria for diagnosing individuals with three different autism spectrum disorders: Autistic disorder, …