Early detection of autism is the key to specialized services that can lead to significant gains in children’s social, language, and behavioral functioning. Yet early identification efforts are often hampered by great variability in behavioral expression, limited knowledge about underlying mechanisms, and inconsistent community screening practices. Dr. Stone will describe the early behavioral features of autism, the challenges of early identification, and potential strategies for facilitating detection and improving outcomes in these children.
7-8:30 p.m.
