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What type of doctor treats autism?
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Mainly 2 different: Usually neurologists and/or behavioral pediatricians diagnose and/or treat autism. However, many places now have autism clinics that are "multi-disciplinary" including a host of medical providers such as speech therapists, ot's, nurse practitioners and physicians.
Answered 10/3/2016
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An expert in Autism: Behavioral pediatricians & child psychiatrists are the most likely specialists to provide ongoing care; also some child neurologists. More importantly, the md must have much experience & a great commitment to serving autistic patients. Autism is very complex. The md needs an intimate professional longterm relationship w/ the fam & should guide the ed, behav & social interventions as well as meds.
Answered 5/14/2016
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