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- Title
Are there early features of autism in infants and preschool children?
- Authors
Gray, Kylie M.; Gray, KM; Tonge, BJ; Gray, K M; Tonge, B J
- Abstract
Autism is characterized by impairments in three areas: (i) reciprocal social interaction; (ii) communication; and (iii) repetitive and stereotyped patterns of interest and behaviour. Despite the finding that parents notice abnormalities and problems with their child's development at a very early age, research shows that diagnoses are often made at an age beyond that recommended for the commencement of early intervention. This paper reviews the range of studies that have sought to elucidate the early features of autism in young, preschool children. Impairments in the capacity for reciprocal social interaction involving preverbal, verbal and non-verbal communication, and play and symbolic behaviour are the key features indicative of autism in infants and preschool children.
- Subjects
AUTISM in children; PEDIATRICS; DIAGNOSIS of autism; AGE distribution; BEHAVIOR disorders; SOCIAL disabilities
- Publication
Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 2001, Vol 37, Issue 3, p221
- ISSN
1034-4810
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1440-1754.2001.00653.x