Autism

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of autism is usually made by the age of 3. Early diagnosis and treatment often helps to improve outcome for patients. Diagnosis includes the following:

Physical examination (may include neurological examination)
Medical history (includes family history, birth history, and early development)
Medical tests (to rule out other conditions)


Physicians use various screening tools to evaluate development, communication and language skills, and interaction with others....Read the full article