Three major studies making major differences Although healthcare providers generally know the signs of autism in toddlers, the typical child with autism in the U.S. doesn’t receive a diagnosis until age during the family’s search for answers; some are never diagnosed. Many of these children miss opportunities for intervention during the most sensitive period of brain development.
In studies published over the last year, BYU’s interdisciplinary research group Autism Connect has outlined ways to change these norms by improving the accuracy, timeliness and helpfulness of autism diagnoses. Here are just a few of their contributions.
Award-winning study identifies gaps in autism screening