Connecting for Kids - Topic: Autism

Solutions Families Use

Some families use these solutions to seek an autism diagnosis for their child.

1. Ask Your Primary Care Provider

Your child’s primary care provider (PCP) can use developmental screening tools to see if autism is a concern. A PCP can also help you to rule out medical concerns that can look like autism.

Learn how to bring up a concern.

2. Find a Mental Health Professional

Mental health professionals help diagnose autism and treat symptoms.

Learn how to choose a mental health provider to work with your family (guide) (podcast).

3. Contact Help Me Grow (ages 0-3) or Your Child’s School (ages 3-21)

Help Me Grow (Bright Beginnings) and schools can identify autistic children who need services. Caregivers with a concern about a child under the age of three can complete an online referral form or ask their child’s PCP.

Caregivers with school-age children can learn how to get started with special education (guide) (podcast) or get more information on how schools support children.

4. Work with a Local Organization

Milestones Autism Resources and offers a free helpdesk, diagnosis toolkits and many other resources for families with concerns related to autism.

Contact Milestones Autism Resources.

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