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ERIC Number: EJ1284966
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Feb
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-1362-3613
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To Reduce the Average Age of Autism Diagnosis, Screen Preschoolers in Primary Care
Zuckerman, Katharine E.; Broder-Fingert, Sarabeth; Sheldrick, R. Christopher
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v25 n2 p593-596 Feb 2021
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends autism spectrum disorder screening at the 18- and 24-month well-child visits. However, despite widespread toddler screening, many children are not diagnosed until school age, and delayed diagnosis is more common among low-income and minority children. Offering autism spectrum disorder screening at preschool well-child checks might reduce disparities and lower the overall age of diagnosis and service initiation. However, screening tools that span the preschool ages and are tailored for primary care are needed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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