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Can a child get autism or becomes autistic at age 5? what are the odds ?
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Possible: Autism and ASD is not age specific and can be diagnosed at an early childhood age at 4-5 if it meets its diagnostic criteria. Since its not a cut and dry situation in most cases, it often requires help with referral to those who specialize in this condition, like psychologists and behavioral specialists.
Answered 11/1/2015
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