The picture below shows the steps you might encounter along the path to ‘getting a diagnosis’ of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for your child. There can be several ways to reach the stage of formal diagnosis.
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Click the map of Australia below to find contacts for each step in your region.
If you’re on a waiting list for a diagnostic assessment, it’s likely you will have already started some sort of therapy for your child. If this is the case for you, the simple message is – keep doing what you’re doing. If possible, do more. On the other hand, if you’re on a waiting list for diagnostic assessment and haven’t yet started any therapies, it’s a good idea to begin some as soon as possible.
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Hover over and click any step on the diagram below to read more about that step.
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Click the map of Australia below to find contacts for each step in your region.
The time before receiving a formal diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often described by families as the hardest time of all. You will not be alone in finding it stressful and overwhelming at times. Friendships with other families who care for a child with ASD can be a tremendous help, as can learning where to find good-quality information and support.
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Hover over and click any step on the diagram below to read more about that step.
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Click the map of Australia below to find contacts for each step in your region.
