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Host: Why don t pediatricians screen all toddlers for autism?

Peggy Halliday: That s a great question. The American Academy of Pediatrics, just recently has recommended that all toddlers be screened for autism at 18 months and then again at 24 months. So, they would have had two screenings before their second birthday and this is not something that has been adopted as of yet. But, I think it's probably coming and it's an excellent idea.

Expert: Peggy Halliday

Program Director for Outreach Services

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Peggy Halliday is a board certified associate behavior analyst who has specialized in autism education for the past ten years. She is the Director of Outreach Services at the Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA) in Charlottesville, VA. VIA is a non-profit organization which provides a day school and other resources for families, educators, and other professionals seeking services, training or information about autism More »

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In this video Peggy Halliday will discuss a variety of topics related to autism spectrum disorders. You will learn about the characteristics of autism, how to recognize early warning signs and symptoms of the More »

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