Autism and Medical Tests: What’s Proven, What’s Not, and What Parents Need to Know
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior across a wide spectrum. While there is no single medical test that can definitively diagnose autism, families today are confronted with a growing number of blood tests, genetic panels, and “physiological” assays marketed as “autism tests.” This article explains…