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Early detection means earlier access to intervention. An experienced professional can diagnose ASD in toddlers as young as 18 to 24 months of age, but often ASD is not diagnosed until 3 to 5 years of age or later, after the window of opportunity for very early intervention.
These medical comorbidities or autism symptoms: Many of these medical conditions are present in infancy, long before communication and cognitive dysfunctions are recognized. Currently, autism can be diagnosed as early as two years of age, however, the average diagnosis is 4.5 years. If comorbid conditions are identified, vulnerable children could potentially be recognized even earlier. Medical comorbidities often appear in clusters with neurological symptoms of delay.