Why is early diagnosis so important?
Experts agree there can be great harm in delaying a diagnosis. Only with a diagnosis can parents begin to obtain necessary intervention services for their child. In the preschool years, brain development is still occurring. Therefore, we can make the most impact on a child’s learning and language development through early intervention and be more effective than if we begin at a later age. As many studies have now shown, early intervention is critical for the best outcome in children with autism.
