April is Autism awareness month

April is Autism awareness month, so I thought I’d take time as a Physician Assistant and a mom to review some information and help create awareness around autism. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends early screening for autism with the M-CHAT, or the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers at 18 and 24 months of age. This can be done at well child visits, or you can request an appo...

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