Routine Screening for Autism Not Needed

Contrary to McMaster researchers' findings, the American Academy of Pediatrics recently recommended that screening for autism be incorporated into routine practice, such as a child's regular physician check-up, regardless of whether a concern has been raised by the parents. In a study in the online edition of the journal Pediatrics, McMaster researchers say there is "not enough sound evidence to support the implementation of a routine population-based screening program for autism."

Read the whole article on Newswise - Scinews

More from Newswise - Scinews