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Using Informatics To Improve Autism Screening In A Pediatric Primary Care Practice, Jessica Teates
Using Informatics To Improve Autism Screening In A Pediatric Primary Care Practice, Jessica Teates
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Background: According to the most recent report from the CDC (2018), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately one in 59 children in the United States (U.S.). In 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a strong recommendation for all primary care providers to screen children for autism, using a validated tool, at the 18 and 24-month well-child visits, in order to begin the referral process for more formal testing, and intervention, promptly. Despite the strong stance of the AAP and evidence supporting the importance of early intervention for children with ASD, not all primary care providers are screening for …