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How do doctors diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at the child's developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis.
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at the child's developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis.
Source: Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder — CDC
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