Martin Kessler wrote:

> What objective test is there for autism?

There are tests, such as of the reflexes. However, autism is mainly a
personality trait. It doesn't require testing because it doesn't belong
in medicine anyway.

> Who performs the diagnosis?

I don't want to speak of a "diagnosis". I.m.o. the only person who has
the right to label someone autistic is that person himself or his court
appointed guardian.

If you would like to read views on autism by autistic people themselves,
you can find some links on metzelf.info . Also check out the review of
Uta Frith's book on autism on the same site. It has some interesting
links too.

Mira