The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children receive screening for developmental delays at their 9-, 18-, and 24- or 30-month well-child visits, with specific autism screenings at their 18- and 24-month well-child visits. Stage 1: General developmental screening during well-child checkupsĮvery child should receive well-child check-ups with a pediatrician or an early childhood health care provider. Diagnosis in young childrenĭiagnosis in young children is often a two-stage process. The earlier ASD is diagnosed, the sooner treatments and services can begin. It is important to seek an evaluation as soon as possible. ASD can usually be reliably diagnosed by age 2. Health care providers diagnose ASD by evaluating a person’s behavior and development. Having certain genetic conditions (such as Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome).Some factors that are associated with an increased likelihood of developing ASD include: Researchers don’t know the primary causes of ASD, but studies suggest that a person’s genes can act together with aspects of their environment to affect development in ways that lead to ASD. Excelling in math, science, music, or art.Being strong visual and auditory learners.Being able to learn things in detail and remember information for long periods of time.People on the autism spectrum also may have many strengths, including: People with ASD may also experience sleep problems and irritability. Being more sensitive or less sensitive than other people to sensory input, such as light, sound, clothing, or temperature.
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