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How is ASD diagnosed?
Diagnosing ASD can be difficult since there is no medical test to diagnose the disorder. 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, but many children do not receive a diagnosis until they are older.
Diagnosing ASD can be difficult since there is no medical test to diagnose the disorder. 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, but many children do not receive a diagnosis until they are older.
Source: About Autism Spectrum Disorder — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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