# Diagnosis — screening, waitlists and next steps

> What to do if you're worried your child may be autistic: first steps, how assessment and referrals work, and how to support your child while you wait.

## In this section

- [What to do if you're worried](https://autismparentguide.org/diagnosis/first-steps)
- [Signs of autism in children](https://autismparentguide.org/signs)

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Source: Autism Parent Guide — https://autismparentguide.org/diagnosis