Aspergers syndrome gained increased attention before being wrapped into the autism spectrum disorder. With more education and information available, doctors are able to diagnose this disorder in children as young as 18 months old. There is no blood test or medical imaging scan to diagnose the condition.

What tests are done to diagnose Aspergers?

Other Common Tests Used to Assess AspergersA physical, psychological, and/or neurological exam.Hearing, speech, or language tests.An IQ and/or personality test.An electroencephalography (EEG; a test that looks at electrical activity in the brain)A brain scan, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)29 Mar 2018

Is Aspergers hard to diagnose?

Aspergers Syndrome (also known as “Autism Spectrum Disorder - without intellectual or language impairment”) may be difficult to diagnose.