Talking to Your Doctor About Autism
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Ricker Polsdorfer, MD Your child has a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor about your experience with autism. Talk openly and regularly with your doctor. This will help you take an active role in your child's care. General Tips for Gathering InformationHere are some tips that will make it easier for you to talk to your doctor:
Specific Questions and Comments for Your DoctorAbout Your Child
About Treatment Options
About Lifestyle Changes
About Outlook
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https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Autism/Pages/default.aspx. Accessed March 14, 2017. Autism spectrum disorder. National Institute of Mental Health website. Available at:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml.
Updated October 2016. Accessed March 14, 2017. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html.
Updated October 21, 2016. Accessed March 14, 2017. Tips for talking to your doctor. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: https://familydoctor.org/tips-for-talking-to-your-doctor. Updated May 2014. Accessed March 14, 2017. Last reviewed March 2017 by Adrian Preda, MD Last Updated: 3/15/2015
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