Physicians see children more often than anyone other than their caregiver in the first months & years of life.

1 in 156 children born will have a diagnosis in the Autism Spectrum range (NIMH). Although some of this is the result of better diagnosis, there has undeniably been an increase in the past decade of these disorders.

It is because of this that they offer a critical part in getting children with developmental disorders such as Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders the early intervention that is so crucial to their quality of life in their first years.

We know that early intervention works and our best outcomes for children with ASDs is early detection.

Please help us win the early detection problem -Refer all babies, toddlers and children suspect of delays for referral services.

What you Can Do:
Be informed of the RED Flags of Autism.
If you have the slightest suspicion that a child in
your care may have a few or several of the listed traits, refer the child for an early intervention evaluation assessment.

These services are free and convenient.  The agencies usually use play therapy to test the child in the privacy of their own home.  The assessment is completely confidential.

Early detection is valuable in the detection and treatment of many developmental disorders such as Autism or ASDs
(Autistic Spectrum Disorders).

Research has concluded that many well meaning physicians have passed off late speech and language skills in boys as being 'common' or 'typcial' - that is no longer acceptable since the current statistics show that 4 out of 5 autistic children are male.

As the physician, you have the professional expertise to recommend the child for referral.

You can be the difference - Make it Today!
If you have any questions or would like more information - Contact Us.
 

The Autism Society of America offers
Their website is an excellent resource
for anyone interested in knowing
more about Autism.
Be sure to take their
on-line mini course on Autism -
 
Begin Mini Course

First signs.org

 has been adopted by Pennsylvania
as the referral sight for Autism. 
This site offers information and products
for Physicians, including screening kits.



View the:
DSM-IV Criteria for Autism,
Autistic Spectrum Disorder,
 PDD (NOS) & more....

Be the Difference in a Child's Life
~
If you suspect
there is even the slightest sign
|of a developmental delay
or disorder, refer them
for an assessment
or
Contact Us
It's Free, It's Convenient,
and it could have a critical
impact on their lives
forever.