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What Happens When an Autism Screening Flags More Mild Cases

A Drexel University study found that pediatricians using a standardized screening tool identified potential autism in toddlers five times more often than expert diagnosticians. However, only half of flagged families pursued a free follow-up evaluation, compared to 92% in usual care. In Psychology Today, Catalight’s Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., and Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., emphasize the need for high-quality assessments and early intervention.

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What To Know About Autism In Children

U.S. News and World Report featured Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, in an article about the early signs of autism in children. Dr. Samelson emphasizes how prioritizing a child’s wellbeing is important in treatment and suggests reducing therapy hours by integrating intervention practices into daily routines to support the child’s development at home.

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