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First Signs
will provide pediatric professionals and parents with selected resources related
to current research on the early identification of developmental disorders, with
a special focus on autism spectrum disorders.
In this section, you will find:
The First Signs
Web site will focus on providing the most up-to-date research
information to physicians and parents for early identification, screening, diagnosis,
and intervention of developmental disorders, with a particular emphasis on autism
spectrum disorders.
In the articles and abstracts to follow, there are important clues to the identification
and treatment of these disorders. In just the past few years, much has been uncovered
in the search for genetic blood markers and other early indicators of autism
spectrum disorders. These advances may mean that children could be screened for
developmental disorders even before early warning signs appear. First
Signs supports
these efforts, recognizing that identification of genetic biomarkers at birth
will be the key to the earliest possible intervention for young children at risk.
Additionally, many more studies are being funded due to increased awareness of
autism’s dramatic rise in prevalence. First Signs
is interested in posting information
on current studies that are looking for participants; in particular, those working
to validate new screening tools, working to identify early developmental milestones,
and/or collecting study data with our assistance.
We invite you to email First Signs
at info@firstsigns.org with suggestions of
new articles to include or with information on studies related to early identification
of autism and other developmental disorders.
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