Evidence-Based Interventions in Autism

Overview

Journal Pediatr Clin North Am

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2024 Feb 29

PMID 38423716

Authors

Julia S Anixt

Jennifer Ehrhardt

Amie Duncan

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Abstract

Pediatricians have a critically important role in the care of children with autism, including conducting developmental screening to support early diagnosis and intervention, advising families about evidence-based treatments for autism spectrum disorder, and supporting families' emotional health as they care for a child with a developmental disability. The purpose of this article is to provide pediatricians with information about evidence-based autism treatments and how to determine which interventions are appropriate for children across the autism spectrum at different ages and developmental stages.

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