Recent research into the early features of autism has been significantly enriched by studies focusing on infants at increased likelihood, such as younger siblings of autistic individuals. These studies have illuminated both behavioral markers and predictive measures of brain structure and function that hold the promise of detecting autism earlier in life. In this video Dr. Zwaigenbaum highlights that the emergence of autism features precedes their consolidation into a clear diagnosis. His group’s Social ABCs trials have demonstrated that early interventions during this stage can improve social and communicative functioning, showing the immense potential of acting before the features fully develop.
How to Do Speech Therapy with Toddlers at Home
This video is important because it shows how parents and therapists can help toddlers learn to talk using simple play-based