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Early Screening and autism by Kelly Jean Sullivan

      data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens What is early screening for autism traits? Type of Measure: Early Screening of Autistic Traits (ESAT) is  a primary screening checklist that was designed for infants 0-36 month(s) old . It is based on prominent early signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and was designed to be completed by parents/caregivers during well-baby visits. What is the earliest age to screen for autism? Doctors look at the child's developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis. ASD can sometimes be detected at  18 months of age or younger . By age 2, a diagnosis by an experienced professional can be considered reliable. However, many children do not receive a final diagnosis until much older. What are the 3 main signs of autism? Common signs of autism in adults include:  finding it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling . getting very anxious about so