Early autism screening urged, but barriers exist
November 12th, 2007 Posted by: Dr. Cox
Doctors widely praised new guidelines that call for screening of all young patients for autism and for medical homes for children with this diagnosis. However, some physicians said financial realities and inadequate access to follow-up care could interfere with implementation.
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the recommendations in two reports presented at its National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco last month. The documents appear in the November Pediatrics.