CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Your child’s pediatric primary health care provider will start screening your baby for signs of developmental or communication challenges like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at his or her very first well-child visit.

Detailed explanation-2: -The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for autism at their 18 and 24-month well-child checkup.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the US, if your child is suspected of having ASD, you will need to see either a child psychologist, a developmental pediatrician, pediatric neurologist, or a qualified child psychologist. Whichever one of these you choose will begin the formal evaluation.

Detailed explanation-4: -A simple, routine test may be able to detect autism in newborn children, researchers say. Tests regularly given to newborns to screen for hearing loss could also offer clues about whether they are on the spectrum, according to a new study.