Indiana University Center (IN UCEDD) and the Indiana State Department of Health Created a New Publication Supports Early Diagnosis of Children on Autism Spectrum

November 9, 2012

A new publication developed by Indiana University Center and the Indiana State Department of Health encourages parents to have their young children evaluated if they suspect autism and provides guidance for professional evaluations. 

The free brochure, "Roadmap to Services: When You Are Concerned Your Young Child May Have an Autism Disorder," includes information on the early signs of autism in the areas of communication, social skills and restrictive or repetitive interests, along with steps for obtaining a diagnosis and where to find services andsupport.

The publication is one of a number of materials being developed with help from anAct Early grant awarded to Indiana and other states by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC). The grant focuses on reducing the average age of diagnosis of children with autism as well as gaining earlier access to intervention services. The Indiana Resource Center for Autism and Riley Child Development Centerat Indiana University and other stakeholders partnered with the State Department ofHealth to develop the materials.

The brochure is available free of charge to any individual or organization in Indiana concerned with the development of young children. For more information, contact Cathy Pratt, director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, at 812-855-6508 or [email protected]. A printer-friendly online version of the brochure can also be found on the Indiana Resource Center for Autism website.