Abstract
The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders as well as emerging evidence of the efficacy of early intervention
has focused attention on the need for early identification of young children suspected of having an ASSD. Several studies
have suggested that while parents report concerns early in development, it may be months before children can be evaluated
and services provided, and these delays may be even more marked in under-served populations. The American Academy of Pediatrics
recently recommended universal screening for autism spectrum disorders at the 18- and 24-month well-child pediatric visit.
The authors review several early screening tools currently in use and offer recommendations for integrating autism specific
screening into primary care practice.
has focused attention on the need for early identification of young children suspected of having an ASSD. Several studies
have suggested that while parents report concerns early in development, it may be months before children can be evaluated
and services provided, and these delays may be even more marked in under-served populations. The American Academy of Pediatrics
recently recommended universal screening for autism spectrum disorders at the 18- and 24-month well-child pediatric visit.
The authors review several early screening tools currently in use and offer recommendations for integrating autism specific
screening into primary care practice.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-10
- DOI 10.1007/s10803-011-1343-5
- Authors
- Marianne L. Barton, Department of Psychology, The University of Connecticut, 406 Babbidge Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1020, USA
- Thyde Dumont-Mathieu, Department of Psychology, The University of Connecticut, 406 Babbidge Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1020, USA
- Deborah Fein, Department of Psychology, The University of Connecticut, 406 Babbidge Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1020, USA
- Journal Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Online ISSN 1573-3432
- Print ISSN 0162-3257