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.
 

Red Flags for Autism Some of these "red flags" could be signs that a doctor should evaluate a child for autism or a related communication disorder: Please Print this for reference. The child doesn't respond to his or her name. The child can't explain what he or she wants. Language skills or speech are delayed. The child doesn't follow directions. The child seems to hear sometimes, but not others. The child doesn't point or wave bye-bye. The child used to say a few words or babble, but now doesn't. The child throws intense or violent tantrums. The child has odd movement patterns. The child is hyperactive, uncooperative or oppositional. The child doesn't know how to play with toys. The child doesn't smile when smiled at. The child has poor eye contact. The child gets "stuck" on things over and over and can't move on to other things. The child seems to prefer to play alone. The child gets things for him or herself only. The child is very independent for his or her age. The child does things "early" compared to other kids. The child seems to be in his or her "own world." The child seems to tune people out. The child is not interested in other children. The child walks on his or her toes. The child shows unusual attachment to toys, objects or schedules (i.e., always holding a string or having to put socks on before pants). The child spends a lot of time lining things up or putting things in a certain order. Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

The Age of Autism:
Mercury and the Amish
(click here for full story)

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.