Is there any test for autistic chidren?

glynnis1868 · Newbie Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 3

Hello! My friend has a one year old son. She suspects something is wrong with him since his development goes very slowly. He doesn’t speak at all and he still doesn’t walk. She called me yesterday and told me she would take the boy to his pediatrician. I think he is maybe autistic. Is there any test for autistic children

cheri273 · Newbie Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 2

Hello! There is a Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) or the Autism Screening Questionnaire which is usually used when autism is suspected. Your friend’s child is also going to be evaluated and examined for signs that could point to some disorder that doesn’t necessarily need to be autism. An evaluation of autism often includes a complete physical and neurological examination.

Is there any test for autistic chidren?

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