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Developmental delays and signs of autism usually show up before 18 months of age, yet children are often not diagnosed until they are 4 or 5 years old.| Dr. Mary Barbera
Research shows that early diagnosis of and interventions for autism are more likely to have major long-term positive effects on symptoms and later skills.1,2,3,4,5 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can sometimes be diagnosed in children before they are 2 years of age. Some children with ASD whose development seems typical up to that point begin to regress just before or sometime during age 2 years.6| https://www.nichd.nih.gov/
In this episode, I dive into the topic of "virtual autism," a term that's been gaining attention lately.| Dr. Mary Barbera
