The Evolution of Autism Research: A Child Neurologist's Perspective

Social, Communication, Dysregulation Signs• Delays in verbal and nonverbal language at 12months but not earlier• Developmental differences at 12 mos onstandardized tests• Exhibit faster or slower deceleration in developing• Gap widens between 12 & 24 months and beyond• At 24 months, emotional and behavioraldysregulation distinguish infant sibs dx with ASD