How to tell if a child has autism?

If the answers suggest your child is at risk for autism, please consult with your child’s doctor. Likewise, if you have any other concerns about your child's development, don't wait. Speak to your doctor now about screening your child for autism. read more

A specialist can conduct a number of tests to determine whether or not your child has autism. Although many clinicians will not diagnose a child with autism before 30 months of age, they will be able to use screening techniques to determine when a cluster of symptoms associated with autism is present. read more

“A decade or more ago, autism was the last thing you wanted to have a child diagnosed with, because it wouldn’t be covered by insurance, and [the child] wouldn’t receive special treatment in the special education system compared to kids with other disabilities,” explains Alan Rosenblatt, a specialist in neurodevelopmental pediatrics with a clinical appointment at Northwestern University. read more