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What is a autism multi disaplinary assesment in child who's 5 , does this lead to dignosis thanks?
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A multidisciplinary: Assessment might include input from providers such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, speech/ language pathologist, occupational therapist, social worker, special education specialist or a developmental specialist. Yes, the purpose is to make a diagnosis ; to help determine the child's needs. Take care.
Answered 4/23/2016
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More info needed: Only a licensed therapist or child psychiatrist can make that dignosis. If the team includes them and it is not being dictated by a school district then yes it can lead to diagnosis . Take care
Answered 8/13/2014
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