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Featured Article Autism Identification and Diagnostics No tests for autism exist. A diagnosis is made by an observation of behavior, coupled with the results of standardized ability tests and medical history. Ability Tests and Behavior Observation Parents provide data needed to make a diagnosis by completing standardized ability tests, rating their child's behavior in a number of areas. These tests provide the doctor with information about the child's developmental history. In addition to the tests, a parent's observation of unusual behavior is invaluable. While observation by the examining doctor is possible, the parents' knowledge of their child's behavior will surpass anyone else's observations. Medical Tests and MRI Scans Medical tests rule out other conditions. Blood tests, hearing tests, and speech tests are performed. MRI scans can rule out the possibility of brain disorders and may also reveal cellular changes in the brain that are associated with autism. Click here to learn more about diagnosing autism.			Blogs
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Autism Education and SupportDiscusses autism education and support services for parents, including the advantages of joining autism support groups.
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Do Vaccines Cause Autism?Examines the possible link between childhood vaccines and autism. Provides a summary of arguments that vaccines do or don't cause autism.
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Child Autism: Looking For AnswersDiscusses autism, different labels for the disorder, and its prevalence in boys and girls.
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