Pediatricians can help spot autism early

I've been doing some reading on autism treatment trends for an upcoming story about one family’s search for answers about their son.

I discovered that there's a national effort to get pediatricians to do more screening for developmental problems during well-child visits. The American Academy of Pediatrics endorses this effort to raise awareness about the importance of early identification and early intervention.

Here's a helpful tool for parents called "Is Your Baby Meeting These Important Milestones?" It's produced by First Signs, a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and doctors about the early signs of autism and other developmental disorders.