Screening for Autism in Young Children Page 1 707 Mounting evidence from early intervention
research suggests that participation in specialized intervention programs at young ages is …

There is a critical need for validated screening tools for autism spectrum disorder in very
young children so families can access tailored intervention services as early as possible …

Autism and related disorders occur in as many as one in 500 children. Recognizing the
need for uniform recommendations to help guide the initial diagnostic evaluation and …

Early intervention for autism spectrum disorders necessitates early detection. This need has
led to widespread agreement across disciplines that screening is critical in very young …

A variety of screening tools have been developed and tested to identify early signs of autism
and aid in early recognition. However, despite long-standing guidance to screen universally …

The literature on the importance of early identification and early intervention for children with
developmental disabilities such as autism continues to grow. The increased prevalence of …

The routine use of screening tools at young ages has the potential to improve outcomes for
young children with autism by expediting their diagnosis as well as their referral to …

The preliminary data presented by Robins et al.(2001) adds to increasing efforts being made
towards the early identification of autism (see Baird et al., in press, for a review) and our …

BACKGROUND. Autism is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that has a reportedly
rising prevalence rate. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that screening for …

The detection and diagnosis of autism may be delayed until middle childhood, 3–4 years
after its onset. This is more likely in high‐functioning autism and in cases of co‐morbidity …