Ep. 8 Is it Autism?

Have you wondered if a child you know has autism? Pediatrician Wendy Hunter, MD explains how you can tell the difference between normal weird kid behavior and signs that a child is on the autism spectrum. Find out which other diagnoses can look like autism and what treatments are available. Plus she gives resources for getting an autism evaluation.  Find your state’s Early Intervention program Programs to treat behavior problems: Triple P (Positive Parenting Programs), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and The Incredible Years  Predictive Value of Early Autism Detection Models Based on Electronic Health Record Data Collected Before Age 1 Year. Engelhard MM, Henao R, Berchuck SI, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(2):e2254303. Find products from the show on the shop page. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com  Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices