... ; autism screenings ; M-CHAT ;  M-CHAT-R/F ; autism criteria ; autism evaluation ; social development ; sleep management ; autism treatment ; autism comorbidities 1a. Prevalence According to the 2020 AAP Executive Summary Clinical Report, Autism Spectrum Disorder has a reported prevalence...)

... surveillance is recommended at each health supervision visit. Universal general developmental screening is recommended at 9, 18, and 30 months of age, universal autism screening is recommended at 18 and 24 months of age, and additional screenings are recommended if concerns arise at other ages. ● Should...)

... of growing motor skills and communication, of an emerging sense of self, and a burgeoning curiosity/mobility which can sometimes surprise patients’ families. Keywords: 18 month old ; separation anxiety ; toilet training ; language development ; early literacy ; walking ; autism screening ; new...)

... Task Force recommendation statement . JAMA . 2016 ; 315 ( 7 ): 691 – 696 42 Jenco   M . Academy calls for continued autism screening, despite USPSTF recommendation . AAP News . August 4, 2015. Available at: www.aappublications.org/content/early/2015/08/04/aapnews.20150804-1 . Accessed...)

... an abnormal autism screen. ( 6 )( 64 ) In some cases, it is challenging to discern whether there is truly an abnormality in sensory processing or whether the screening test is confounded by coexisting neurodevelopmental impairment. Screening for ADHD is similarly challenging. According to the AAP...)

... Task Force recommendation statement . JAMA . 2016 ; 315 ( 7 ): 691 – 696 42 Jenco   M . Academy calls for continued autism screening, despite USPSTF recommendation . AAP News . August 4, 2015. Available at: www.aappublications.org/content/early/2015/08/04/aapnews.20150804-1 . Accessed...)

... as noted. ^bIt is recommended that a standardized developmental test be performed at these visits. ^cIt is recommended that a standardized autism screening test be performed at these visits. Sources: Capute AJ, Shapiro BK, Palmer FB, Ross A, Wachtel RC. Normal gross motor...)

... of development and social interaction 18–36 months Refer for standardized assessment of speech and language skills Screen other areas of development and social interaction, including autism screening 36–48 months Refer for standardized assessment of cognition and social-adaptive skills Screen for school...)