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Medicine 2021-05-10 1 min read

Early screening tool leads to earlier diagnosis and treatment for autism spectrum disorder

But in a surprising finding, pediatricians are far more apt to act if parents independently express concerns
Early screening tool leads to earlier diagnosis and treatment for autism spectrum disorder
Since it debuted in 2011, the Get SET Early program, which provides pediatricians and parents with a relatively simple process to screen for indicators of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children as young as age 1, has steadily grown in use and validation. Early screening and identification of ASD has been linked to more effective treatment.

A new study, published in the April 26, 2021 issue of the END