Five-minute questionnaire identifies subtle signs of autism in one-year olds - Telegraph

Five-minute questionnaire identifies subtle signs of autism in one-year olds - Telegraph: "Researchers said the checklist, which could be filled out in the waiting room of doctor's surgery, could help catch the condition earlier and lead to more effective treatment.
Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at an early age allows children to start treatment sooner, which can greatly improve their later development and learning."

The Development of an Effective Applied Behavioral Analysis... : Infants & Young Children

The Development of an Effective Applied Behavioral Analysis... : Infants & Young Children: "Research indicates that applied behavioral analysis can make significant improvements in the skills of young children with autism. A shortage of trained professionals need not keep a family from developing an effective program for a young child with autism. The key to implementing an appropriate treatment plan lies in consistency, simplicity, intensity, and precision. Home programming for a young child with autism can achieve positive results; however, a parent-driven, center-based model provides more creative use of resources by allowing for shared training, supplies, space, and fundraising. It also allows for strong mutual support and the opportunity for a greater pool of data from which to advocate."

Autism: Behavioral Therapy Trumps Medication, Studies Say - ABC News

Autism: Behavioral Therapy Trumps Medication, Studies Say - ABC News: "While there is no cure for autism, there is no shortage of purported treatments to manage the range of symptoms associated with the wide spectrum of the disorder. And, like Penrod, many parents of newly diagnosed children find themselves inundated with overflowing and at times conflicting treatment recommendations."