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What Is Autism? Understanding the Signs with Dr. Megan Craig
San Diego Health
English - March 29, 2023 17:22 - 9 minutes - 16.8 MB - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsHealth & Fitness health healthandwellness heart nutrition cancercare cardiology diabetes fitness healthquestions maternity Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 59 children in the US. Symptoms of the neurodevelopmental disorder develop in very early childhood and can include limited eye contact, not smiling, not responding to their name, and difficulty speaking. ASD is a lifelong condition and can also trigger issues with social interactions, communication, and behavior. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Scripps Clinic pediatrician Megan Craig, MD, discuss autism spectrum disorder in children, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options. Dr. Craig also and debunks some common misconceptions about autism and outlines the importance of early intervention.