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How Do I Get My Child Evaluated for Autism?

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Harmony Care Finder Editorial ·Reviewed by Licensed BCBA (name pending) · Published 2026-06-16 ·Updated 2026-07-01 · 8 min read

How Do I Get My Child Evaluated for Autism? You do not need to wait for your pediatrician to suggest it. You do not need a specialist referral to start. And if your child is under 3, you can contact the evaluation program directly today. As of 2025, the median age of autism diagnosis in the United States was 47 months, close to a child's fourth birthday CDC ADDM Network, MMWR Vol. 74, No. ss7402a1, retrieved 2026-06-21, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/ss/ss7402a1.htm. Children who start serv

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