Diagnosing autism in children early is critical to how their lives unfold, yet it rarelyhappens.
Most children are 4 years old before the neurological disorder is identified, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, a diagnosis can be made as early as 18months.
A University of Washington project in four counties including Spokane is aimed at finding children earlier and making sure they receive specialized treatment that will help them with developmental and behavioral problems right away and throughout theirlives.
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Liam, 4, reacts as he plays a game matching the motions of Mollie Roy on Tuesday at the Northwest Autism Center in Spokane. Clinicians at the center work individually with children ages 2 to5. (Full-size photo)
An estimated one in 68 children nationwide has been identified as being autistic to somedegree.
Diagnosing autism in children early is critical to how their lives unfold, yet it rarelyhappens.
Most children are 4 years old before the neurological disorder is identified, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, a diagnosis can be made as early as 18months.
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Spokane County will be part of UW autism intervention project - Wed, 28 Jan 2015 PST