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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pediatric

Eliza M. Gordon-Lipkin, MD and Paul H. Lipkin, MD Reviewed 10/2018
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by:

    • Delays/impairments in development of social communication and social interaction

    • Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, o...

DIAGNOSIS

ALERT

Typically, primary care providers are the first point of contact. Developmental screening in all preschool-age children is aimed at identifying early signs that lead to diagnosis rather...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • Early intervention: referral to state/local programs beginning on first diagnosis to institute therapies, preferably before age 3 years

  • Applied behavior analysis (ABA) and rel...

ONGOING CARE

DIET

No systematic evidence to support specific diets 

PROGNOSIS

Early intervention and provision of services can improve prognosis. 

ADDITIONAL READING

  • Johnson CP, Myers SM; for American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children with Disabilities. Identification and evaluation of children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics....

CODES

ICD9

  • 299 Autistic disorder, current or active state

  • 330.8 Other specified cerebral degenerations in childhood

  • 299.8 Other specified pervasive developmental disorders, current or active state

  • 299.9 U...

FAQ

  • Q: What are the chances of having a second child with autism?

  • A: In families with one child with autism, the recurrence risk for subsequent children is 3–18%. This is in contrast to the risk in the...

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