"Early Autism Diagnosis: What Parents Need to Know" - Tina Donvito
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to remain a mystery for doctors and parents. Until science finds a proven way to medically diagnose ASD early, the gold standard remains an evaluation by a psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist or developmental pediatrician with expertise in ASD. "A diagnosis is based on behavioral evidence alone," said Paige M. Siper, PhD, chief psychologist at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai.
- Paige Siper, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chief Psychologist, Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai