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Melanie B. Alarcio

Neurologist | Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology

Dr. Melanie Alarcio practices Neuropathology in Mesa, Arizona . Dr. Alarcio studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the nervous system. Neuropathologists are trained to fully understand and treat such conditions as Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease.
Melanie B. Alarcio
  • Mesa, AZ
  • MD at University of the East College of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

At what age is an autism diagnosis confirmed?

You can get an "at risk for autism" diagnosis at this age which can be done using the M-CHAT. With this diagnosis, he can start early intervention therapies before age 3 then transition READ MORE
You can get an "at risk for autism" diagnosis at this age which can be done using the M-CHAT. With this diagnosis, he can start early intervention therapies before age 3 then transition to a developmental preschool. At that point, the school district can do a psychoeducational evaluation and can give diagnosis, but I suggest you seek a medical diagnosis as well through a developmental pediatrician or neuropsychologist.

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