This paper synthesizes literature relating to the process of early diagnosis for children with Autism and their journey into early intervention and early education. As educators and/or interventionists, it is important to recognize that early identification, evidence-based interventions and family involvement is critical to a child with Autism’s overall development. Literature depicting the diagnostic process, the tools and their stability, and their potential for cultural bias will be reviewed as well as service delivery issues for young children with Autism. Keywords: Autism, early identification, early education, evidence based practices, family involvement,
Considerations of Early Identification of Autism and the Transition Process …show more content…
It is a neurological disorder, which means it affects the functioning of the brain. The effects of autism and the severity of symptoms are different in each person”. As previously mentioned, the CDC reports that 1 in 68 children have been identified as ASD and it is more prevalent by gender with ‘4.5 times more common among boys (1 in 42) than among girls (1 in 189)” (2016). ASD can occur in all “racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups”. The CDC also states the rate of increase cannot be narrowed down to just a rise in ASD population but perhaps that the new criteria for diagnosis is more comprehensive and the early identification process has developed better diagnostic tools …show more content…
The same authors indicate that race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors may be a consideration of the later age of diagnosis. These same author’s also stated more specifically than the CDC that the rate of prevalence may have increased due to “(a) more children were being diagnosed at a younger age and (b) more children with milder characteristics were being diagnosed” (Boy, et al. 2010 p.77). The both above sources describe the research completed of the etiology of ASD as unknown in 90% to 95% of cases and that the remaining cases ASD is not the primary disabilities, but comorbid; such as, genetic (Fragile X) or environments factors (exposure to rubella) (Boyd et al 2010
Considerations of Early Identification of Autism and the Transition Process …show more content…
It is a neurological disorder, which means it affects the functioning of the brain. The effects of autism and the severity of symptoms are different in each person”. As previously mentioned, the CDC reports that 1 in 68 children have been identified as ASD and it is more prevalent by gender with ‘4.5 times more common among boys (1 in 42) than among girls (1 in 189)” (2016). ASD can occur in all “racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups”. The CDC also states the rate of increase cannot be narrowed down to just a rise in ASD population but perhaps that the new criteria for diagnosis is more comprehensive and the early identification process has developed better diagnostic tools …show more content…
The same authors indicate that race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors may be a consideration of the later age of diagnosis. These same author’s also stated more specifically than the CDC that the rate of prevalence may have increased due to “(a) more children were being diagnosed at a younger age and (b) more children with milder characteristics were being diagnosed” (Boy, et al. 2010 p.77). The both above sources describe the research completed of the etiology of ASD as unknown in 90% to 95% of cases and that the remaining cases ASD is not the primary disabilities, but comorbid; such as, genetic (Fragile X) or environments factors (exposure to rubella) (Boyd et al 2010