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Navigating Autism Assessment


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This information is designed to gently guide you toward greater understanding of autism assessment. Whether you're exploring autism for yourself, your child, a student, or someone you care about, you’ll find dedicated “doors” that lead to resources tailored to meet your needs. Supportive content, resource links, videos, podcasts, and expert insights can be found throughout — all created to help you explore autism assessment at your own pace, in a way that feels right for you.

Do you have questions regarding autism assessment and not sure where to begin? The General Information Door may be the place to start!

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General Information

  • What are the signs of autism?
  • When should someone consider an autism evaluation?

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Individuals: Am I Autistic?

  • Should I seek an autism evaluation?
  • Could autism explain some things I experienced as a child?

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Parents/Guardians: Is my Child Autistic?

  • Is my child on the autism spectrum?
  • Where do I go to seek an autism evaluation?

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Educators: Is my Student Autistic?

  • What do I do if I think a student has autism?
  • When, where, and how are students assessed for autism at school?

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Girls/Women

  • Why is it more difficult for girls/women to be diagnosed/identified autistic?
  • What unique challenges do autistic girls/women face?

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