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What to include in the workup for autism

Assessing and diagnosing a child for autism spectrum disorder requires a medical workup that covers 4 key areas.

Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder requires a medical workup

Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder requires a medical workup

Assessing and diagnosing a child for autism spectrum disorder requires a medical workup that covers 4 key areas.

History

History

  • Assessment of observable behaviors (historical and observational patter of development) and social affective symptoms and restricted and repetitive behaviors meeting DSM-5 criteria for ASD.

  • Family history of ASD.
Physical examination

Physical examination

Growth parameters, including height, weight, body mass index, and head.

Neurologic examination

Neurologic examination

MRI and EEG only if indicated by history and physical.

Etiologic evaluation

Etiologic evaluation

  • Includes risk factors

  • Genetic testing
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