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Describe barriers to early identification
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Describe the importance of early identification and early intervention
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Distinguish between screening and diagnosis of autism
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List three components of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2007 guidelines for universal screening for autism
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List early red flags for autism in the infancy and toddler years (before age 3)
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Describe different patterns of onset of autism
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Name three screening measures for autism and describe their strengths and weaknesses
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Name three diagnostic assessment measures for autism and describe their strengths and weaknesses.
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Describe three considerations for communicating screening and diagnostic assessment results to parents.
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Name three national organizations or agencies that have resources to support early identification of autism.