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Diagnosis
Setting off on the road to a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not easy for anyone. Knowing what to expect can help make the process easier. In the Diagnosis section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™, you will learn:
- The early warning signs of ASD
- How to get a diagnosis
- How to access services (even before getting a formal medical diagnosis)
- How to share the diagnosis with friends, family, and even the impatient lady at the grocery store
The Diagnosis section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™ answers many questions you may have and may help you to prepare for the unexpected. Use the filter options on the left side of your screen below to narrow article selections by categories.
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Last updated on Jun 18, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Though autism research has come a long way in the past decade, in most diagnosed cases the cause of an individual’s Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not known. Family and large scale research studies suggest that genetics are strongly involved...
Last updated on Jun 18, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
You've taken the first step – getting an evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Now it is time to hear the results. The evaluation results will be incorporated into a written document that explains the tests which were performed and how you...
Last updated on Jun 18, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has gone by many names. Some that you might be familiar with include autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, etc. With the recent publication (2013) of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical...
Last updated on Jun 18, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
From MDs to PhDs to other less familiar professional credentials, it can be confusing to sort out who does what and what their experience may be. This article outlines the professional training and job responsibilities of many of the medical...
Last updated on Jun 18, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
There are a number of professionals who can diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Each type of professional has different training. It is important to choose a professional who has extensive experience in diagnosing individuals with ASD and other...
Last updated on Jun 18, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Whether or not to disclose your diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — and when and how — are often difficult decisions. The decision to disclose varies from situation to situation and individual to individual. The Americans with Disabilities...
Last updated on Jun 17, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
So you think you may be on the autism spectrum? Why might this have occurred to you? Perhaps you have put two and two together and maybe this makes some sense for you. Just maybe: You have always had trouble making friends and/or you just don't find...
Last updated on Jun 16, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
You need to attend to 3 things. Education You do not need a medical diagnosis to be evaluated and receive special education services, but if your child has a diagnosis please enroll your child in school! This may mean another evaluation, this time an...
Last updated on Jun 16, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
You need to attend to 3 things. Education You do not need a formal medical diagnosis to receive special education services; however, if you do have a report from a medical professional, bring it to school and use it to begin the process of obtaining...
Last updated on Jun 16, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
You need to attend to 3 things. Education You do not need a medical diagnosis to be evaluated and receive Early Intervention services, but if your child has a diagnosis please seek these services out! This may mean another evaluation, this time an...