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Getting an ASD Diagnosis

In order to meet medical necessity for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) services, beneficiaries age 0-21 will have to have a diagnosis of ASD based on acomprehensive psychological assessment/testing from a licensed psychologist, licensed psychoeducational specialist (LPES) or developmental pediatrician that indicates that ASD treatment services are necessary for their behavioral health care.

Psychologists, LPES or developmental pediatricians providers can also be found using the provider search, and searching for the provider type “Medical Professional.”