Ask Dr. Jessica - Early Signs of Autism

In this week's episode of Ask Dr Jessica she discusses early signs of autism. If by 18 months of age your child is pointing, pretending, and imitating, there is a very low likelihood they will ever develop autism. If you have any concerns and your child is not meeting these milestones, please make sure and discuss with your pediatrician.

Resources:

Services to consider:

Speech and language therapy:

High quality information for anyone who works with, supports, or lives with someone with autism

Acceleration Behavioral Therapies Autism Clinic

Autism speaks a great resource for the individual with autism and his or her family

Yrenka Sunderlin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst

CARDS (Center for Autism and Related Disorders) is the world’s largest autism treatment provider

FirstSteps for Kids: early intervention program specializing in children diagnosed with Autism

Tri-Counties Regional Center, [phone]

Please note this channel does not take the place of advice from your own medical doctor. If you have any medical concerns, please seek medical attention.