Is it autism, or something else?
- August 23, 2024
- The REACH Institute
- Autism
With Autism Spectrum Disorder, early screening and intervention are essential—with diagnosis ideally made in early childhood. But as shared in our recent article about how autism may present at different ages, less severe cases may not be detected until children are school-aged or adolescents, especially among girls. We asked REACH faculty member Ron Marino, DO/MPH,…
How Autism May Present at Different Ages
- April 26, 2024
- The REACH Institute
- Assessment & screening, Autism
“No two kids with autism spectrum disorder are identical. The presentation often depends on the degree of severity and the age of the child,” explains Ruth E.K. Stein, MD, a Professor of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. Now recognized as a spectrum disorder, autism may be…
How to help families awaiting an autism diagnosis
- November 20, 2023
- The REACH Institute
- ADHD, Autism, Patient communication
“Wait times to get a formal autism diagnosis from a qualified program range from six months to two years. It’s very frustrating for parents and their children who need services,” explains Dr. Mark Wolraich, MD, a REACH faculty member and retired professor of pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
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