Difference between medical and educational diagnosis

There is a difference between a medical diagnosis of Autism and an educational determination. The table below explains the main differences, please click on the button below to learn more.

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Medical Diagnosis	Educational Determination
Made by a licensed physician or psychologist Usually based on the criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) Diagnosis: autism spectrum disorder	Made by a multidisciplinary school team Based on the regulations governing Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA ’04) Required to access educational services Eligibility determination: autism

Table taken from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/asd1/cresource/q1/p03/#content