Thursday 23 February 2017

Removing barriers to early intervention for autistic children: A new model shows promise

(Medical University of South Carolina) Acting on recommendations from the South Carolina Act Early Team, South Carolina changed its policies to pay for early intensive behavioral intervention in children under three revealed to be at high risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by a two-stage screening process. Previously, a formal diagnosis of ASD had been required. As a result, the number of children under three receiving early intervention grew five-fold. The findings are reported in the February 2017 Pediatrics.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2mg3bUN

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