Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is complex due to overlapping conditions and frequent comorbidities. This study aimed to explore the clinical and developmental outcomes of children referred for ASD evaluation but not diagnosed with ASD, describing the long-term diagnostic and treatment patterns in this population. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 37 children (aged 1-13 years) evaluated for ASD at a regional clinic between 2011 and 2017 but not diagnosed with ASD (non-ASD…
