CHICA, automated system improves autism screening rate
Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
An automated system to help pediatricians focus on the specific health needs of each patient in the short time allotted for preventive care improves autism screening rates by identifying at-risk children at the 24-month visit. American children typically are not diagnosed with autism until age 4½ or 5 years.