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Read more about: Diagnosing autism

Professionals diagnose autism by observing the behavior of a person seeking a diagnosis and by analyzing the person’s developmental history. This collection of articles and webinars addresses how autism is diagnosed, who receives a diagnosis, and the community’s experiences with getting an autism diagnosis.

Autism As You Age

In this Facebook Live discussion, Dr. Catherine Lord, a licensed clinical psychologist, discusses how autism evaluations and supports change as individuals with autism get older. She also discusses the value of an autism diagnosis. This discussion is 30 minutes long.

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Autism Research From an Autism Dad

In this webinar, Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D., a professor and neuroscientist, discusses his experiences as the father of a daughter and son with autism. He also discusses how these experiences have shaped his work as a scientist. This webinar is 60 minutes long.

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Answers for Autism

We asked you what you wanted to know about autism, and you responded with thought-provoking and important questions.

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