Group of neurodevelopmental disorders of early childhood: DSM-5: umbrella term autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) which combines autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, A...
Listen to parents’ concerns and test early if they or you have suspicion of a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Impairment in social interaction
Impairment in nonverbal behaviors such as e...
Comprehensive structured educational programming of a sustained and intensive design, most commonly applied behavioral analysis therapy
Core features of a successful education...
Constant monitoring by caregivers
Reevaluation every 6 to 12 months by physician for seizures, sleep and nutritional problems, and to follow pres...
Lai MC, Lombardo MV, Baron-Cohen S. Autism. Lancet. 2014;383(9920):896–910. [View Abstract on OvidMedline]
Reichow B, Barton EE, Boyd BA, et al. Early intensive behavioral int...
F84.0 Autistic disorder
F84.5 Asperger’s syndrome
F84.3 Other childhood disintegrative disorder
F84.9 Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified
F84.8 Other pervasive developmental disorders
ASD is prevalent (screen ALL children between 18 and 24 months).
Listen to parents when they feel something is wrong.
Act ear...
Sign up for a 10-day FREE Trial now and receive full access to all content.