Group of neurodevelopmental disorders of early childhood characterized by (i) persistent deficits in social communication and interaction and (ii) restricted, repetitive patterns of ...
Listen to parents’ concerns and test early for suspicion of a neurodevelopmental disorder
Impairment in social-emotional reciprocity:
Failure of normal back-and-forth conversations; red...
Early intensive behavioral intervention with applied behavior analysis, focused on learning and reinforcing acceptable behaviors. Treatment addresses social communication, la...
Constant monitoring by caregivers. Evaluation every 6-12 months by physician for symptom and medical management
Intellectual and language testing...
F84.5 Asperger's syndrome
F84 Pervasive developmental disorders
F84.2 Rett's syndrome
F84.3 Other childhood disintegrative disorder
F84.0 Autistic disorder
F84.8 Other pervasive developmental di...
ASD is prevalent (screen all children between 18 and 24 months).
Listen to parents when they feel something is wrong.
Act early: Screen chi...
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