Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by:
Delays/impairments in development of social communication and social interaction
Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, o...
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...
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...
Johnson CP, Myers SM; for American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children with Disabilities. Identification and evaluation of children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics....
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...
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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