Autism In Young Children

Clinical Evaluation Guide of Autism Though it is possible to diagnose children with ASD in the first 2 years of life, the diagnostic process can be quite complex, as the presentation of infants and toddlers vary from that of an older child with autism. Clinicians mostly look for symptoms of social and communicative dysfunction and they might find it challenging to assess the extent of a child’s social disability or delays. Many structured and semi-structured assessments, such as observational and parent report measures, can assist trained clinicians during diagnosis and offer informed insights (Steiner, Goldsmith, Snow & Chawarska, 2012). Many studies have shown that symptoms of social disability become more apparent, at least on the group level, around 12 months of age. At this age, behaviors that include responsivity to name, atypical object exploration and repetitive behaviors, and language and nonverbal communication are affected and display anomaly (Steiner, Goldsmith, Sno

Early Identification and Early Diagnosis Currently, ASD is one of the most common forms of developmental disability. The most reliable treatments are behavioral, developmental, or some integration therein. With the help of advanced diagnostic tools and early screening processes, clinicians now have a great chance of identifying children with ASD in the first 2 years of life, which helps to deliver the early intervention  (Boyd, Humphreys & Sam, 2010). Early Identification Due to constant research and studies, more and more scientific knowledge about early warning signs of ASD has accumulated. These behavioral or physiological indicators occurring early in children’s development are able to reliably predict the onset of the disorder later. If guardians or practitioners become more acquainted with these early signs, it will allow children to receive an earlier diagnosis and more timely access to early intervention services  (Boyd, Humphreys & Sam, 2010). Some behavio