What Is Asperger's Syndrome?
8. Diagnosis
Unfortunately, there are no specific tests for Asperger’s. However, some physical tests are performed to exclude other conditions. These include hearing, blood tests, x-rays, and visual tests. Due to the wide range of symptoms and signs, it is difficult to diagnose the condition early. Most cases are diagnosed at adulthood.
In case you suspect that your child has Asperger’s, you can contact a pediatrician, who, together with a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or other medical professionals can assess the child and advise accordingly. Parents should provide all the information they have. Besides parents, other family members and teachers can also provide valuable observations. If the patient is an adult, a doctor may ask parents, a spouse, friends, if any, and family members to provide history of the patient to help with the diagnosis.
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