04/17/2018
Autism Testing
Parents of young children typically become alarmed with the developmental delays and unique behavior in their toddlers. Examples include delayed speech, not responding to their name, obsessions with specific toys or repetitive movement such as hand-flapping. Sometimes they review these symptoms with the pediatrician. Pediatricians vary dramatically in their awareness of autism. Some may give the parent a “wait and see” answer, whereby others begin a more formal screening process such as using the M-CHAT. When parents get a response tantamount to denial, from others, it is imperative that they become proactive and search for a full evaluation. Make sure the doctor or doctors have expertise in autism. Experts include developmental pediatricians (specialized pediatricians), clinical and child psychologists or neurologists.
Autism Testing Parents of young children typically become alarmed with the developmental delays and unique behavior in their toddlers. Examples include delayed speech, not responding to their name, obsessions with specific toys or repetitive movement such as hand-flapping. Sometimes they review t....
