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[quote=Anonymous]This is a common recommendation. IME, before any testing is done you’ll need to consult with a geneticist. The geneticist can tell you more about what any tests would look for and whether the tests will be covered by insurance. Scientists are still trying to figure out what the genetic markers are for autism, or subtypes of autism. There is no diagnostic genetic test for autism at this time. We did every test that insurance would pay for. We did find that my child has a variation in one gene that some studies have linked to autism but there doubts about those studies. So more research needs to be done. But I am still glad to have the information, even though it doesn’t change our therapeutic approach.[/quote]
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