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.
