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individual neurologists, therapists and professional centers with experience in diagnosing autism.
What else can I help you with?
Does an 8-month-old child have autism if he does not babble?
This characteristic is not enough to diagnose autism. Children with autism might babble at 8 months. Children with hearing problems might not babble at 8 months. The child might have autism if he or she has additional signs of autism and other possibilities are eliminated.
Is there any online assessments questionaires to help diagnose a female adult for high functioning autism?
No - autism cannot be diagnosed using on-line quizzes. Autism is a neurological condition, in order to diagnose autism a person would have to go through intensive assessment with an autism expert or team of experts - during assessments other conditions such as social anxiety have to be ruled out, they interview both the individual and their family to identify any developmental issues and characteristics of autism. Assessment can take from one day up to several months. FYI - Terms such as "high functioning" are meaningless and considered offensive within the autism community, these terms only serve to undermine the importance of individuals who are more severely effected by autism and further myths about autism.
Is there any genetic test to see if you have autism?
No - autism is a neurological condition so it cannot show in a blood test, the only way to diagnose autism is with intensive assessment with a trained professional.
How can you tell if a dog has autism?
It is not possible to diagnose autism in dogs as the condition is primarily a human neurodevelopmental disorder. Dogs may exhibit behaviors that are similar to those seen in humans with autism, but it is important to consult a veterinarian or animal behaviorist for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.
What are the chances my daughter will have autism I have a 19 y o with autism my daughter is 7 months?
Your children would not 'have autism' they would be Autistic.As autism is genetic often siblings of Autistic children will be Autistic too, but this isn't always the case - autism does tend to be more common in males, and obviously it depends on parents genes. In girls autism is a lot harder to pick-up on and diagnose, so it may take some time to spot traits.
Can dogs have Autism ?
Actually, they can be autistic. They can sometimes be diagnosed with autism at a simple check up with the vet. You can also ask your vet about it if you are concerned; however, in many cases it may be difficult to diagnose.
What is mild autism?
There's no such thing as mild autism, there is just autism.A person is born Autistic, how their autism effects them can vary greatly and change throughout their lives. This is why autism is know an a spectrum disorder. Also some people claim Asperger Syndrome is a 'mild form of autism' but this isn't the case, it's just an old diagnosis for Autistic people who didn't display developmental delays - or often it was used to diagnose people to avoid stigma of Autism.
autism assessments?
Autism assessments are tools used by doctors or specialists to see if someone shows signs of autism. They often include questions for parents, observation of behaviour, and sometimes developmental or speech tests. The goal is to understand the person’s strengths and challenges so they can get the right support.
Is attachment disorder in any way similar to autism?
You will find some good answers to that question here; www.radfad.blogspot
What type of doctor works with children with autism?
A GP (general practitioner), pediatrician, or psychologist where they can discuss and maybe treat your son's or daughter's condition. DAN (Defeat Autism Now) Doctors from the ARI (Autistic Research Institute) can help treat children with autism.
What are the most common and difficult qualities of boy than girl?
Autism (including Asperger syndrome) appears to be more common among boys than girls. This could be because of genetic differences between the sexes, or that the criteria used to diagnose autism are based on the characteristics of male behavior.
Was Thomas Jefferson Autistic?
It has been postulated that Jefferson had Asperger's Syndrome, a type of autism compatible with high achievement. Though, it is difficult to diagnose a disease such as this from such a long time ago.
