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Hello, well my older brother has been diagnosed with autism and i've been doing a lot of research into it.
I'd like to know how i can know whether or not i have autism, as i do show some signs of having the disibility but i cannot jump to conclusions.
Is there any particular tests i can have to determine whether or not i do have autism?

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Diagnosing Autism is something that has to be done by an experienced medial professional: doctor, psychologist, or psychiatrist. It is not something you should be trying to diagnose yourself. It is very complex and it is not just one challenge, it can manifest itself in may ways. That's why it is called the Autism Spectrum.

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Questions concerning autistic student special education: IEP, assessments, Due Process, mediation, resolution conference, federal law, state law, qualifying for services, residential treatment, special day classes, resource specialists, procedures, having your child assessed, adaptive PE, speech & language, non-public school, FAPE, tuition reimbursement for private schools and treatment centers .

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I have been an education advocate representing students and parents for six years. My experience includes: representing my clients in IEPs, SSTs, Due Process, review assessment results for my clients and for other advocates, and mediations. I have represented clients with learning disabilities, autism, Downs Syndrome, cognitively challenged, emotional problems, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and physical disabilities. I have also represented clients to County Mental Health Departments and Regional Centers. My clients range from pre-school to college students in California and various other states.

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I have a degree in Mathematics from the University of California with minors in Psychology and Physics. I also studied applied statistics in the field of psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate level. I have taught college classes, conducted seminars, written articles for various publications, and testified as an expert witness.

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