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When should you get your child tested to see if they are on the autistic spectrum?
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AAP Guidelines : recommend developmental surveillance in infants & toddlers using standardized screening tools, including autism-specific screens at 18 & 24 months, like those on firstsigns.org. Screening tools like the PDDST & the ASQ-SE can identify early alterations in development of social reciprocity & communication. Therapy for 12-15 month-olds now exists, so screening recommendations may change.
Answered 1/26/2015
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