Pediatricians can be at a disadvantage when diagnosing autism in children. There is a gap between pediatric training programs and modern-day practice; many times they find themselves educated by parents.
Pediatricians are now looking for subtle signals that a child may be suffering a developmental delay or particular sensitivity. They all agree that early diagnosis and early intervention treatment (at least 25 hours a week) is essential and effective.
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