If you or a loved one is considering an autism assessment for an autism diagnosis but feeling overwhelmed about where to start, this guide is here to provide clarity on the process and what you can anticipate.

Autism is a developmental condition that originates in childhood and is likely to continue into adulthood. Autism begins before the age of three and occurs in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. It is more common, however, in males.

Little is known about the cause of autism, but some factors have been identified that may make a child more likely to develop autism. These are environmental, biological and genetic.