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Autism diagnosis is typically a collaborative effort involving a multidisciplinary team of qualified professionals rather than a single individual. According to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and clinical standards, the primary professionals responsible for diagnosing autism include:

• Developmental Pediatricians: These medical doctors specialize in child growth and developmental milestones, helping to rule out other potential conditions.
• Child Psychologists: They hold doctorates in psychology and use standardized tools, such as the ADOS-2, to evaluate behavioral symptoms and social interactions.
• Neurologists: These specialists focus on brain-related factors and identify any neurological comorbidities, such as seizures.

In addition to these core experts, the diagnostic process may involve child psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists. While no single medical test for autism exists, these professionals work together by integrating direct behavioral observations, developmental histories provided by parents, and standardized assessments to reach a formal identification based on DSM-5 or ICD-11 criteria.