From the very early stages of pregnancy, moms-to-be can turn to acupuncture to lessen the physical woes associated with pregnancy. Acupuncture is very safe in pregnancy, and in fact, very helpful, says Dr. John Zhang, a pioneer of minimally invasive fertility care and founder of the New Hope Fertility Center in New York City.
ASD Screening for All Children. If your child does have autism, an early diagnosis is better because then your child can start receiving the help he or she needs. This is why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children be screening for ASD at their 18- and 24-month well-child checkups.
We now know that there is not one autism but many types, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences. The term âspectrumâ reflects the wide variation in challenges and strengths possessed by each person with autism. Autismâs most-obvious signs tend to appear between 2 and 3 years of age. In some cases, it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months. Some developmental delays associated with autism can be identified and addressed even earlier. Autism Speaks urges parents with concerns to seek evaluation without delay, as early intervention can improve outcomes. Some facts about autism . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates autismâs prevalence as 1 in 68 children in the United States. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls.