45 | Q+A: can autism be diagnosed before 18 months of age? insights into early identification
07/21/23 • 9 min
answering YOUR questions on today's episode!
Q: my child is 13 months old and has developmental delays. I'm concerned about autism. how do I know if it's autism or a developmental delay? my pediatrician says they won't start screening for autism until 18 months of age.
A: Dr. Tay unpacks the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for autism screening and breaks down the science to address this question. in short, autism can be diagnosed accurately (for some but not all children) beginning at 14 months of age. practical next steps are provided, with encouragement to act early so your child can get necessary supports as soon as possible.
RESOURCES
⚡️ the research study referenced in today's episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31034004/
⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism
⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>
⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family ApproachTM and current services offered? schedule a free consult call here or email [email protected] if you have questions.
DISCLAIMER >> anything shared on this podcast should not be considered clinical advice, and you should consult with your team of medical, mental health, and developmental providers if you need support.
answering YOUR questions on today's episode!
Q: my child is 13 months old and has developmental delays. I'm concerned about autism. how do I know if it's autism or a developmental delay? my pediatrician says they won't start screening for autism until 18 months of age.
A: Dr. Tay unpacks the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for autism screening and breaks down the science to address this question. in short, autism can be diagnosed accurately (for some but not all children) beginning at 14 months of age. practical next steps are provided, with encouragement to act early so your child can get necessary supports as soon as possible.
RESOURCES
⚡️ the research study referenced in today's episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31034004/
⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism
⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>
⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family ApproachTM and current services offered? schedule a free consult call here or email [email protected] if you have questions.
DISCLAIMER >> anything shared on this podcast should not be considered clinical advice, and you should consult with your team of medical, mental health, and developmental providers if you need support.
Previous Episode
44 | the transforming power of autism on family dynamics: a personal conversation with my mom
ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇
this is part two of my family's story. on this episode, I invited my mom, Letty, onto the podcast to share her perspective and reflect on what it was like listening to episode 16 | "I see you" - my story and introduction to autism, and why I chose my career path. she provides a raw and vulnerable account of my brother's early diagnosis, therapy, and beyond. we touch on the emotional impact, the societal pressures, the transformative effect on family dynamics, and the joys and lessons learned along the way.
we hope you enjoy this candid conversation! I want to give a shout-out to my mom for her willingness to share so openly. this was truly special for both of us! if you find value, please share it with another autism parent or on your social media 🤍 we want to be able to help more families like yours and ours!
RESOURCES
⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As and connect with other parents >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism
⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>
⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family ApproachTM and current services offered? schedule a free consult call here or email [email protected] if you have questions.
Next Episode
46 | telehealth evaluations: a new era in autism diagnosis
in this mini episode, Dr. Tay discusses the evolving field of telehealth evaluations in autism diagnosis. she provides insights from her clinical experience and explores how this method was accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. she addresses the validity and reliability of telehealth evaluations as well as benefits and potential limitations.
RESOURCES
⚡️ Dr. Tay currently conducts telehealth autism diagnostic evaluations in 38 states. schedule a free consult call here to learn more or email [email protected] for questions.
⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism
⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>
DISCLAIMER >> anything shared on this podcast should not be considered clinical advice, and you should consult with your team of medical, mental health, and developmental providers if you need support.
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