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Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis
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September 2011
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December 2017
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Do not rely on any autism-specific diagnostic tool alone to diagnose autism.
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Do not routinely perform any medical investigations as part of an autism diagnostic assessment, but consider the following in individual circumstances and based on physical examination, clinical judgment and the child or young person s profile: -genetic tests, as recommended by your regional genetics centre, if there are specific dysmorphic features, congenital anomalies and/or evidence of intellectual disability -electroencephalography if there is suspicion of epilepsy.
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