# How Autism is Diagnosed

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> **[How Autism is Diagnosed | Psych Central](https://psychcentral.com/autism/how-autism-is-diagnosed/)**
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> At the present time, there are no medical test that can diagnose autism. However, specially-trained physicians and psychologists can administer autism-specific behavioral evaluations. Healthcare

  
Although there are many concerns about labeling a young child with an autism spectrum disorder, the earlier the diagnosis of autism is made, the earlier needed interventions can begin. Evidence… ![](https://imgt.psychcentral.com/piwik.php?idsite=104&rec=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Flib%2Fhow-autism-is-diagnosed%2F&action_name=How+Autism+is+Diagnosed&urlref=https%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Flib%2Ffeed%2F)