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Early detection means earlier access to intervention. An experienced professional can diagnose ASD in toddlers as young as 18 to 24 months of age, but often ASD is not diagnosed until 3 to 5 years of age or later, after the window of opportunity for very early intervention.
However, it is more common to get a diagnosis whenever a child is not speaking at aroung age 2 years. First get a hearing test to rule out hearing loss. Then take the child to a psychologist. all ages Average age of dx for typical autism (not including aspergers) is around age 2 and 1/2.