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Diagnosing Autism

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
Who Should Test for Autism, and What Tests Should They Use?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Child playing with toys in his room
Could You or Your Child Have Mild Autism?
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Nonverbal Autism
Why Doesn't My Autistic Child Use Words to Communicate?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
PDD-NOS
Discover Why PDD-NOS Disappeared From the Diagnostic Manual
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
3 functional levels of autism
Making Sense of the Three Levels of Autism
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Boy playing with bubbles in his backyard
How Are Autistic Behaviors Different From OCD Behaviors?
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Doctor using tablet with father and son in clinic
Is It Autism or 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
Could My Brilliant Autistic Child Be a Savant?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Teenage boy laying, using cell phone on living room sofa
Are You Neurotypical or Neurodiverse?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Doctor with girl looking at a tablet
Who Should Evaluate Your Child for a Possible Autism Diagnosis?
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
Male doctor talking to mother and son
Learn About Some At-Home Checklists to Help Keep an Eye out for Autism
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 and Cause Panic
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
A preschooler having a tantrum.
6 Signs a Child's Misbehavior Is Due to Autism
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD