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      • Making early autism screening part of routine health care helps connect families to support and services as early as possible. Despite American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, only a small fraction of pediatricians reported screening for autism at well-child visits.
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  2. 3 days ago · Dr. Sen also leads educational training seminars for parents of toddlers and preschool-aged children with autism. According to Dr. Sen, not speaking by 18 months is one of the hallmark signals that a child has autism. But with early diagnosis, children like Olivia can find the support they need to get on track developmentally.

  3. Apr 24, 2024 · Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Understanding autism: The path to diagnosis, awareness and support. Topics in this Post. Autism. Behavioral Health. Diagnosing a person with autism spectrum disorder can be challenging. It's a medical condition that no blood test, brain scan or objective test can pinpoint.

  4. Apr 23, 2024 · Engage in pretend play (make-believe) By the age of 24 months, a child with autism might not: Say meaningful two-word phrases. Show any interest in objects by pointing at them. There are also signs to be aware of at any age. They include: Losing language skills or social skills.

  5. Apr 15, 2024 · 1 Citations. 2 Altmetric. Metrics. Abstract. Background. The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) is a common pediatric screening tool with mixed accuracy findings. Prior evidence...

  6. Apr 29, 2024 · Early help for ASD, such as occupational therapy, is really important. Occupational therapy helps with everyday skills and makes life better. Not many studies use good ways and tools to see whether occupational therapy works for young children with ASD.

  7. May 1, 2024 · Diagnosing ASD. Although ASD can be diagnosed as early as 15 to 18 months of age, the average age of diagnosis is about 4.5 years, and some people are not diagnosed until adulthood. That’s unfortunate, as prompt diagnosis is important for early intervention.

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