How does a typical child with ASD present? Most kids with ASD simply present with a language delay. Some never acquire language, but most will have a slight regression, losing the ability to say a few words that they've already learned. [childbrain.com]

These children are at present not easy to help in their regular classroom. [hincksdellcrest.org]

Sadly, very few children presenting with autistic symptoms receive adequate testing for B 12 deficiency. Infants and young children are often misdiagnosed. [pharmacytimes.com]

Developmental apraxia is present at birth. Speech may be delayed and feeding problems are sometimes present. [speechtails.com]

• Hearing Impairment

  If you think your child might have a hearing impairment, it’s best to have your child’s hearing checked by an audiologist. Hearing loss could interfere with your child’s language development and communication. [raisingchildren.net.au]

  The language problem can also indicate other health conditions such as the following: Hearing impairment: The inability to hear can result in speech delay because babies begin early speech by imitating sounds. [autism.lovetoknow.com]

  Management is dependent on cause and associated problems such as hearing impairment. [patient.info]

  The possible causes of speech delay in any child are congenital, i.e. present at birth and may be: hearing impairment, mental retardation, anatomical abnormalities, cognitive deficits, genetic differences, neurologic impairment and physiologic abnormalities [bilingualkidspot.com]

  Your child will undergo a formal audiological assessment where he or she is tested for any hearing impairments, as well as any other hearing issues or sound sensitivities that sometimes co-occur with autism. [helpguide.org]

^Top What is the treatment for these disorders? After a comprehensive assessment is completed and an accurate diagnosis is provided and explained, it is time to focus on treatment. [appletreeinstitute.com]

Biomedical treatment has the ability to change your child’s life. [treatautism.ca]

In these cases professional evaluation and treatment are needed for accurate diagnosis. The treatment, intensive language training and behavioral modification, continues into later years. [smartspeechtherapy.com]

Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Speech Disorder. Johan Wiley & Sons. p. 275. ISBN 1118713346. ^ Dodd, Barbara (2013). Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Speech Disorder. John Wiley & Sons. p. 211. [en.wikipedia.org]

Choosing a treatment, course of action, and/or a resource is a personal decision, which should take into account each individual's and family's particular circumstances. [carautismroadmap.org]

This is currently under review. [ 10 ] Prognosis This is dependent on the cause of the speech delay. The prognosis is improved with early detection and intervention. [patient.info]

Prognosis is poor even with anticonvulsant medications. [hawaii.edu]

Both clinicians and parents gravitate toward the diagnosis with the best prognosis. “Understandably, clinicians want a certain level of certainty before delivering a lifelong diagnosis of potential impairments,” she says. [childmind.org]

Prognosis (long term outcome) of ASD 14. Differential diagnosis for ASD 15. ASD and the educational (school) system 16. [childbrain.com]

Clinical presentation, course of the illness and prognosis are those typically seen in autistic spectrum disorders. [blogs.scientificamerican.com]

It can be said, however, that speech delay is a common childhood problem that affects 3 to 10 percent of children. 4 – 6 The disorder is three to four times more common in boys than in girls. 5, 7 Etiology Speech delay may be a manifestation of numerous [aafp.org]

[…] higher in moms of children with autism — 3.7% versus 3.5% of moms of children with developmental delays and 1.3% of moms of typical children. ( MORE : Americans May Be Fatter Than We Think, Study Says ) “The prenatal period is a crucial time for the etiology [healthland.time.com]

Kini U, Hurst JA, Byren JC, Wall SA, Johnson D, et al. (2010) Etiological heterogeneity and clinical characteristics of metopic synostosis: Evidence from a tertiary craniofacial unit. Am J Med Genet A 152A: 1383–1389. View Article Google Scholar 40. [journals.plos.org]

The common thread tying together the three conditions — diabetes, obesity and hypertension — is chronic inflammation and insulin resistance, says Paula Krakowiak, lead author of the study and a Ph.D. candidate in epidemiology at UC Davis. [healthland.time.com]

Epidemiology Speech delay is a common childhood problem. It is estimated to affect around 6% of children. [ 5 ] However, this figure has been reported to be as high as 19%. [ 6 ] The disorder is more common in boys than in girls. [patient.info]

Sibling recurrence and the genetic epidemiology of autism. The American Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 167 (11), published online Oct. 1, 2010. http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org. [source.wustl.edu]

[…] strangers 3 to 4 years Three to six words per sentence; asks questions, converses, relates experiences, tells stories; almost all speech understood by strangers 4 to 5 years Six to eight words per sentence; names four colors; counts 10 pennies correctly Epidemiology [aafp.org]

The MAPS program trains health care providers to be the best in their field in assessing, treating and preventing autism. [treatautism.ca]

By Diane Domina A report from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention indicates that prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the United States increased 15 percent from 2012 to 2014. [healthcentral.com]

Children who lack these skills may be evaluated and treated by a speech-language pathologist to prevent further developmental delays. [nidcd.nih.gov]

In fact, it is easily treated and certainly preventable. Given the epidemic of these disorders and the devastating social and financial costs, it is crucial that we explore the B 12 link. [pharmacytimes.com]

She is fully licensed to diagnose and treat eye disease and specializes in vision therapy, pediatrics, learning disabilities and preventative vision care for all ages. [visionhelp.com]