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believe my husband may have high functioning autism he is 69 not been dignosed but in my earlier question and infor I gave you I have explained what is going on and I want to know how to approach my hushband he will not communicate to me and what would be the steps in ? meds. or counslors ,etc what to do.
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Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a little difficult, as there are no medical tests, like a blood test, to diagnose these disorders. Doctors assess by behavior and development to make a diagnosis.
A medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is most frequently made by a Physician according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) of the American Psychological Association, released in the year 2013. Kindly consult Physician in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
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How Can High Functioning Autism Be Diagnosed?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a little difficult, as there are no medical tests, like a blood test, to diagnose these disorders. Doctors assess by behavior and development to make a diagnosis. A medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is most frequently made by a Physician according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) of the American Psychological Association, released in the year 2013. Kindly consult Physician in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.