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Old 11-21-2009, 09:18 AM   #481
classicman
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Originally Posted by Clodfobble View Post
No, by definition they can't. They cannot prove what causes autism spectrum disorders, and there is no test for it. It is by very definition the presentation of the symptoms. There are many on the spectrum who can certainly function in day-to-day life just fine, and who would not be considered in any way disabled, but they still have certain classifiable symptoms, or they are not on the spectrum.
There are others as well. Lupus for example. There is no "test" just a Dr's opinions based upon symptoms.
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