{"id":1679,"date":"2022-12-15T08:14:26","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T08:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appliedabcstg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1679"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:21:07","slug":"how-to-get-an-official-autism-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/es\/how-to-get-an-official-autism-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get An Official Autism Diagnosis?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_5330\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6588\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6587\" class=\"image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-none individual-animation-none individual-text-animation-none\" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-d3baa285d7a4143ba172\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii=\"{&quot;topLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;topRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0}}\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\">\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2170\" src=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/clipboard-showing-autism-diagnoses-1-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/clipboard-showing-autism-diagnoses-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/clipboard-showing-autism-diagnoses-1-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/clipboard-showing-autism-diagnoses-1-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/clipboard-showing-autism-diagnoses-1-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/clipboard-showing-autism-diagnoses-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">An official autism diagnosis requires several conditions and clinical assessments. As you seek professional help to get an official autism diagnosis for your child, find out what to expect from an official diagnosis, where to start, and how long the process may take.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The steps to get an official diagnosis include:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Understanding developmental milestones<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Seeking professional help<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Undergo a clinical interview and testing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where to Start: Understanding Developmental Milestones<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s been nine months since your baby was born, and no matter how many times you say your child\u2019s name, they can\u2019t recognize it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Your friend\u2019s child, born the same month as yours, clearly shows a range of emotions on their face when they are happy, sad, or surprised.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">With your child, what they\u2019re feeling isn\u2019t clear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">When you enter or leave a room, they don\u2019t notice. As other children continue to grow and develop, your child seems to be falling behind. You\u2019re starting to get concerned. But what can you do?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6604\" class=\"row sqs-row\">\n<div class=\"col sqs-col-1 span-1\">\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_91899\" class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1\" data-block-type=\"21\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col sqs-col-7 span-7\">\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1670597892430_92284\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii=\"{&quot;topLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;topRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0}}\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2171 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-homework-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"343\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-homework-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-homework-8x12.jpeg 8w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-homework.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Step 1: Look Through Developmental Milestones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/actearly\/milestones\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC compiled<\/a> a comprehensive collection of developmental milestones that offers important clues about your child\u2019s development from two months to five years of age.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">These milestones are things most children (75% or more) can do by a certain age.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Not meeting certain developmental milestones can be scary, but there is a lot of help and resources out there to support your child and family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Suppose your child is not meeting one or more milestones, losing skills they\u2019ve already learned, or showing other concerning behaviors, then it may be time to speak with your child\u2019s doctor and ask about developmental screening. The sooner a child with autism receives a diagnosis, the more effective the treatment can be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6603\" class=\"col sqs-col-3 span-3\">\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_78025\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-aspect-ratio=\"163.21243523316062\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6602\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6601\" class=\"image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-none individual-animation-none individual-text-animation-none sqs-narrow-width\" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\">\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6600\" class=\"sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6599\" class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6598\" class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col sqs-col-1 span-1\">\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_96777\" class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer\" data-aspect-ratio=\"90.47619047619048\" data-block-type=\"21\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6630\" class=\"sqs-block-content sqs-intrinsic\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_68962\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii=\"{&quot;topLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;topRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0}}\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>How to Get an Official Autism Diagnosis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">While a list of developmental milestones might be helpful to start, only a specific group of healthcare professional can make the official diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Step 2: See a Healthcare Provider<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Every child\u2019s journey with autism is unique. If there are concerns about your child\u2019s development, then your child\u2019s doctor may use a screening tool to see if they are on the right developmental track or if they should get more insight from a specialist. <strong>This is <\/strong><strong>not<\/strong><strong> an official autism diagnosis!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>An official autism diagnosis can only be provided by a specific group of healthcare providers, including:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Child psychiatrist\/psychologist<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Pediatric neurologist<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Developmental pediatrician<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">PsyD (dependent on state)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Psychologist (dependent on state)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Student under supervision (dependent on state)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Behavioral pediatrician<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\">The results pulled from a formal diagnosis can ensure that your child gets the early intervention services they need to help them learn, grow, and lead a more independent life.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is Tested During the Diagnosis Process?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Typically, clinicians ready to give an autism diagnosis will provide a clinical interview. Once that is completed, they use reliable diagnostic tools to help them conclude whether or not your child may have autism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Step 3: The Healthcare Provider Will Conduct a Clinical Interview and Provide Testing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Some of these include:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>An in-depth developmental history<\/strong> \u2013 A detailed timeline of when symptoms started popping up and what external things may have influenced them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Administering research-based testing methods<\/strong> \u2013 Some of these include The Social Communication Questionnaire, Autism Spectrum Quotient, Adaptive Behavior Questionnaire, ADOS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Assessments for other mental health conditions<\/strong> \u2013 Used to find out if the patient has other conditions alongside autism spectrum disorder.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6615\" class=\"row sqs-row\">\n<div class=\"col sqs-col-2 span-2\">\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_19753\" class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1\" data-block-type=\"21\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6614\" class=\"col sqs-col-8 span-8\">\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_16958\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-aspect-ratio=\"63.11188811188811\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6613\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6612\" class=\"image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-none individual-animation-none individual-text-animation-none\" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\">\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6611\" class=\"sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6610\" class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6609\" class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col sqs-col-2 span-2\">\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_22972\" class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1\" data-block-type=\"21\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2173\" src=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-receives-autism-diagnosis-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"998\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-receives-autism-diagnosis-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-receives-autism-diagnosis-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-receives-autism-diagnosis-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_17330\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii=\"{&quot;topLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;topRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0}}\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\">\n<h2><strong>Why Is Getting an Official Autism Diagnosis Important?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Getting an official autism diagnosis is important so that your child can receive insurance-based ABA therapy services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">One of the most effective forms of treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder is called <a href=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/what-is-aba-therapy\/\">Terapia de An\u00e1lisis de Comportamiento Aplicado (ABA)<\/a>. ABA therapy focuses on improving specific behaviors like communication, social skills, independence, personal hygiene, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/what-is-aba-therapy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> to learn more about ABA therapy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Insurance companies will almost always require that your child has an <strong>official\u202fautism <\/strong>diagnosis to receive ABA services. This is because most state mandates only require insurance companies to cover ABA for children who have an autism diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Is Getting an Autism Diagnosis so Difficult?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Getting an autism diagnosis can be difficult because of the in-depth assessment process and because of changes to what an autism diagnosis means.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The sooner your child can receive therapy, the more of an impact the treatment will have. Research points out that the average age for a diagnosis is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2861294\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three years old<\/a> \u2013 but it is possible to receive an autism diagnosis as early as 18 months old.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Often, parents may try to receive an autism diagnosis right when symptoms start to manifest. Often, they are kept waiting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/1178632920902141#:~:text=Although%20the%20recommended%20maximum%20wait,between%202%20and%204%20years.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One article<\/a> showed that \u201cAlthough the recommended maximum wait time between initial referral and ASD diagnosis is five months, the average time between parents\u2019 initial concerns with their child\u2019s development and diagnosis is generally between 2 and 4 years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">While Judith Miller, the Clinical Training Director at the Center for Autism Research at the Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesa.fm\/health-science-tech\/2022-04-04\/as-autism-rates-increase-so-do-wait-times-to-see-a-specialist\">says<\/a> that it can take anywhere from 2 to 18 months to receive a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Is an Assessment?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">One of the reasons why the diagnosis process takes a long time is the in-depth assessment process itself. The standard assessment tool, called the ADOS\u2014the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule\u2014takes 30 minutes. And it\u2019s meant to be paired with a structured interview with parents about current and past symptoms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">This process can take several hours to do.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Also, because the guidelines for what is considered an autism diagnosis have become more inclusive over time, the demand for diagnoses has increased because so many more signs could qualify for an autism diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Today, 1 in 36 children has been diagnosed with autism in the United States.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">As screening methods become more efficient, this number may change; it could even grow. All that means is that more children with autism will gain access to life-changing treatment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2174\" src=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-writing-assignment-300x93.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"987\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-writing-assignment-300x93.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-writing-assignment-1024x318.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-writing-assignment-768x239.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-writing-assignment-18x6.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/child-with-asd-doing-writing-assignment.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_50472\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6624\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6623\" class=\"image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-none individual-animation-none individual-text-animation-none\" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\">\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6622\" class=\"sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6621\" class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1712127318472_6620\" class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1671135966430_50814\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii=\"{&quot;topLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;topRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomLeft&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0},&quot;bottomRight&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:0.0}}\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\">\n<h2><strong>Official Autism Diagnoses at Applied ABC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Applied ABC requires your child to receive an official autism diagnosis<\/strong> before receiving our sevices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">While we cannot offer to do an in-house diagnosis, we can refer you to a care provider who can provide a proper diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019ve received an official diagnosis, we have many options to support you and your child.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Our ABA services include:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Home-based autism therapy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">In-center treatment options*<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">In-school autism therapy services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Grupos de habilidades sociales<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Free parent training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Getting Started with Applied ABC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re ready to find out if Applied ABC is a good fit for your family, fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/intakes.appliedabc.com\/Intakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting Started application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Fuentes citadas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Centros de Control y Prevenci\u00f3n de Enfermedades. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/actearly\/milestones\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC\u2019s Developmental Milestones.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Mandell, David, Novak, Maytali, Zubritsky, Cynthia. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2861294\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Factors Associated With Age of Diagnosis Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Nouvelle, Chloe. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesa.fm\/health-science-tech\/2022-04-04\/as-autism-rates-increase-so-do-wait-times-to-see-a-specialist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As Autism Rates Increase, So Do Wait Times to See a Specialist.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Smith-Young, Joanne, Chafe, Roger, Audas, Rick. \u201cManaging the Wait:\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/1178632920902141#:~:text=Although%20the%20recommended%20maximum%20wait,between%202%20and%204%20years.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parents\u2019 Experiences in Accessing Diagnostic and Treatment Services for Children and Adolescents Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An official autism diagnosis requires several conditions and clinical assessments. 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