Accelerating Science to Improve Early Autism Screening

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2024/accelerating-science-to-improve-early-autism-screening?utm_campaign=75&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govd Today, thanks to research focused on embedding routine screening in well-baby checkups, the early signs of autism can be identified in children as young as 12–14 months. These efforts, many supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), show that making early autism screening part of routine health care can have a significant impact on children and families, helping connect them to support and services as early as possible. Researchers are continuing to explore the best ways to put existing evidence-based screening methods into practice. NIMH is also focused on research that seeks to develop new and improved tools for early detection.