Early Identification: Key to Growth and Learning

Early identification of autism spectrum disorder is perhaps the most important piece in helping your child gain the skills needed to thrive. Though ASD is still a puzzle for many doctors and researchers, it is generally agreed that early diagnosis will dramatically improve a child’s social development and improve functioning, thereby increasing the child’s quality of life. Autism usually appears during the first two years of life. With attention and planning, a parent, with the help of their pediatrician and autism specialist, will be able to come up with an appropriate treatment plan.