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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Study indicates pediatricians overlook early signs of autism spectrum disorder
May 12th, 2005
Reports of a new study by Special Abilities, Inc. send an alarming message to parents of young infants and children. Pediatricians are not recognizing the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at an early age. Autism is a complex neurological disorder characterized by profound delays in communication and social interaction and affects over 1.7 million individuals in the U.S. "This is an important issue," says Lawrence P. Kaplan, PhD, chief investigator for the study on early diagnosis of ASD. "This research shows that although pediatricians are given sufficient clinical diagnostic protocols to identify developmental delays in infants, there is a...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-05-12)
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