Autism
Updated Autism Guidelines Written by Ned Ketyer, MD. Originally posted on The PediaBlog on January 13, 2020.
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After more than 12 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines and recommendations for the “Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” The new report begins with a simple definition of ASD, which now affects 1 in 59 children in the United States:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a category of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social and communication impairment and restricted or repetitive behaviors. ASD affects more than 5 million Americans, with an estimated prevalence of approximately 1.7% in children.
AHN Pediatrics-Pediatric Alliance • Winter 2019/2020 • www.ahnpediatrics.org