The American Academy of Pediatrics in its child developmental surveillance and screening policy project appeals for pediatricians to: Ask parents questions about their children’s development and look for signs & symptoms of autism or related trouble at every well-child visit up to age 3. Use formal, proven developmental screening tests at 9 months, 18 months and again at either 24 or 30 months (the group favors the later check but says children aren’t always seen at that age). Screen every child for autism at 18 months (a first-time call for…
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