Infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorders: Early Identification and early intervention
Boyd, Odom, Humphreys and Sam have published a special article in this issue of Journal of Early Intervention discussing early warning signs for autism spectrum disorders and highlights appropriate focused interventions and comprehensive treatment models.
In their discussion of early warnings signs the authors provides a comprehensive review of research done in the field of early signs of autism and autism spectrum disorder. And in this discussion also highlights some of the most widely used screening tools, and diagnostic tools.
In their exploration of interventions for infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorders, they build on current knowledge on evidence based practice for preschool children with ASD, but highlights the interventions designed or explicitly adapted for infants and toddlers with ASD.
The authors conclude by pointing out the challenges of lack of scientific data on interventions for infants and toddlers, and points out that while additional interventions emerge, professionals should use their wisdom in selecting and adopting interventions effective for older children with autism spectrum disorders.
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