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Does My Child Need an Autism Assessment? How Psychologists Get Clarity (Including ADOS)
Most parents don’t wake up thinking, “I should get an autism assessment.” They wake up thinking, “Something doesn’t feel quite right.” Whether it’s delayed communication, emotional outbursts, or a child who seems bright but socially lost, many parents spend months wondering whether to wait or seek help. An autism assessment isn’t about rushing to a label — it’s about understanding how your child experiences the world and what support may help. In this article, psychologist Ho Shee Wai explains how clinicians assess autism and where tools like ADOS fit in.