Study Reveals Standardized Autism Screening Enhances Early Detection in Pediatric Care

A groundbreaking study by Drexel University reveals that standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits significantly enhances early identification of children at high risk for autism. Published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the research underscores the importance of timely detection and intervention in improving outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).