![]() "We definitely need more strategies, we need service delivery models, to effectively detect kids early with autism, but also connect kids to early intervention programs and other services." "The problem is in the detection, so the children are identified later with autism, or with (other) problems," Shenouda said. ![]() Even if a doctor diagnoses a pediatric patient and provides that information to parents, they then may not have the resources to be linked to an EIP.Įither that, or "early" screening may not be happening early enough. It may be primarily a problem of connection, she said. "In spite of better awareness and resources in our community here in New Jersey, we're still seeing economic and racial disparities," she said.Īccording to Shenouda, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal early autism screening for children at 18, 24, and 30 months, but all too often, that's not a reality. ![]() ![]() Shenouda thinks the numbers have probably improved in the six years since the study ended, but likely not to the level they need to be. ![]()
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