a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

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ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONSI think my infant or toddler may have developmental delays. How do Iknow?The following red flags may indicate that your child is at risk fordevelopmental problems and is in need of a developmental evaluation. A childexhibiting any of these “red flags” should be screened to ensure that he orshe is on the right developmental path.Social and Communication Red FlagsIf your baby or toddler is showing any of the following signs, ask yourpediatrician or family practitioner for an immediate evaluation:As early asinfancy, a babycan begin to showthe three hallmarkfeatures of Autism:communicationchallenges,impaired socialinteractions, andrepetitive behavior.No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by six months orthereafter.No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressionsby nine months or thereafter.No babbling by 12 months.No back-and-forth gestures, such as pointing, showing, reaching, orwaving by 12 months.No words by 16 months.No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by24 months.Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age.The primary care physician or pediatrician can provide a developmentalscreening in order to determine whether the child has a developmental delay.See Appendices A-C for the full diagnostic criteria for Autism and relateddisorders.The Academy of Pediatrics recommends a developmental screening duringeach visit. There is a specific screen designed to detect the early signs ofAutism.- Page 2 -
What should I do first? Where do I start?If your child is between the ages of birth and 5, you may want to havehim or her evaluated to determine whether Early Intervention Serviceswould be of benefit. Early Intervention Services will assess your child andscreen for the signs of Autism to determine whether a referral for furtherevaluation is necessary.Each county has its own process for obtaining Early Intervention Services.Please see Appendix H for county-specific contact information.Note: The services mentioned above are county-based services.Please call your local Community Care customer servicesrepresentative (see Appendix G) for assistance.Autism occurs in 1in every 110 births.Boys are 4.5 timesmore likely to haveAutism than girls.For boys, the rateof Autism is 1 in70 births; for girls,the rate is 1 in 315births.- Page 3 -
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Dr. Carbone (Verbal Behavior), www.
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HospitalsLUZERNE COUNTYGeisinger Wi
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Mental Health AssociationLuzerne/Wy
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