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Zuckerman, Katharine E.; Broder-Fingert, Sarabeth; Sheldrick, R. Christopher – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 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…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Preschool Children
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Bernabei, Paola; Camaioni, Luigia – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2001
This article reviews the developmental profile of a child with autism during the first 3 years of life. Analysis of home videos showed how the child appeared to make progress up to 12 months followed by decreases in social interaction, communication, and language. Discussion suggests that this particular profile is one of the possible pathways…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Child Development
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Honda, Hideo; Shimizu, Yasuo – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2002
This article reports on DISCOVERY, a conceptual model for a clinical system of early detection and early intervention in cases of autism that has been implemented in Yokohama, Japan. Longitudinal data from 49 children who participated in a program during 1987-1990 indicate 32 were still being followed in 1999. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Delivery Systems