A 13-year-old female asked:
how would my pediatrician check for autism in my child at a yearly check up?
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Dr. Olav Jaren answered
18 years experience Neurology
Autism at the ck up: At the annual check up the pediatrician looks for certain signs that affect language and behavior. Children are expected to follow certain norms depending on their age.
Pediatricians also have charts to help them evaluate intellectual function, although they may not show this, as they tend to show height and weight instead.
Answered on May 20, 2016
Dr. Stacy Frye answered
13 years experience Sports Medicine
Questionnaire & exam: In the early years, such as during a toddler's routine physical, pediatricians will observe a child's behavior during the visit. There are also well-validated questionnaires such as the M-CHAT that are standard for pediatricians to use to gather information from parents. The M-CHAT is a screening tool for kids ages 16-30 months old.
Answered on Nov 25, 2016
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Dr. MANNAN RAZZAK answered
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Developmental Peds : Look on your insurance plan for a developmental pediatrician and or pediatric psychiatrist. Both of these specialties deal with autism.
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Yes: Your pediatrician can see your daughter and try to evaluate but for more detailed diagnosis can refer to developmental pediatrician
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