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What to include in the workup for autism

February 5, 2020
Mary Beth Nierengarten, MA

Mary Beth Nierengarten is a freelance medical writer with over 25 years of experience. Her work appears regularly in a number of print and online publications.

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

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

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

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

Neurologic examination

MRI and EEG only if indicated by history and physical.

Etiologic evaluation

  • Includes risk factors

  • Genetic testing
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