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[quote=Anonymous]ASD isn't diagnosed using brain scans though scientists use brain scans in studying ASD have identified differences from NT brains.  IMHO ASD should be identified using comprehensive testing in all but the most obvious cases, but I know that there are times where this doesn't happen.  In our case, professionals who didn't do comprehensive testing said DS doesn't have ASD (and turns out that he does).

It is pretty common for ADHD to be diagnosed very quickly.  I don't know that you need multiday testing for ADHD unless you suspect something else is going on, but I'm not comfortable with the 5 minute diagnosis of ADHD.  That said, it's pretty obvious in some kids.  It's also worth noting that while they may spend 5 minutes with the kid, they're also gathering data from the parents and educators.  If the teacher says the kid crawls around on the floor all. the. time., frequently runs out of time to finish in class assignments that every one else finishes, and needs to have instructions repeated because he spaces out, chances are high the kid has ADHD.

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