The implementation of the screening tool for autism in toddlers in Part C early intervention programs: An 18-month follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Lay abstract

The early detection of autism spectrum disorder can lead to access to autism spectrum disorder-specific services that have been shown to have a large impact on a child's overall development. Although a stable diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can be made by age 2 years, most children are not diagnosed until much later. To address this issue, this study examined the effectiveness of training Part C Early Intervention providers to use an interactive autism spectrum disorder screening tool, the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers. Sixty-nine providers attended a 1-day training workshop on the use of the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers. After the workshop, providers reported increased knowledge about recognizing the early signs of autism spectrum disorder, and

SUBMITTER: Tagavi DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9550885 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature