A brain that looks like a jigsaw puzzle
There is no simple medical test to diagnosis autism. Prepare for a process that may include interviews, observation, and evaluations of speech, hearing, and motor skills.
Girl At The Doctor's
The ADI-R and Other Tests Used to Make an Autism Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Child playing with toys in his room
What Does Mild Autism Mean?
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Nonverbal Autism
Overview of Nonverbal Autism
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
PDD-NOS
What is PDD-NOS?
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
3 functional levels of autism
Understanding the Three Levels of Autism
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Boy playing with bubbles in his backyard
How Does OCD Compare With Autism?
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Doctor using tablet with father and son in clinic
What Is Social Communication Disorder?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Young girl playing alone
Differences in Diagnosing Autism in Girls and Boys
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
Child lining up blocks
What to Know the Broad Autism Phenotype
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
young asian Boy Studying At Table Against Blackboard
What Makes an Autistic Person a "Savant?"
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Teenage boy laying, using cell phone on living room sofa
What Does It Mean to Be Neurotypical?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Doctor with girl looking at a tablet
Who Should Diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
Male doctor talking to mother and son
Checklists and Tests for Autism in Toddlers
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Teacher helping student in classroom
Can Teachers Give an Autism Diagnosis?
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
Cheerful toddler boy smiles at pediatrician
"Name Test" May Suggest Autism
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
A preschooler having a tantrum.
Childhood Behavioral Issues and Autism
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD