Not all children diagnosed with autism as toddlers continue to have that diagnosis once they reach elementary school, a new study shows. While some past research has suggested this could be true, the new research backs that up, finding that a large percentage - about 37% -...
Not all children diagnosed with autism as toddlers continue to have that diagnosis once they reach elementary school, a new study shows.
That more than one-third of children with an early diagnosis of autism later do not meet that criteria does not mean that the kids then have typical functioning. Some children may have continuing language or communication difficulties, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or lower IQ scores, Harstad said.
“It seems that there may be a turning point. Other researchers have suggested a turning point around 6 where children no longer have the symptoms,” Harstad said. Halladay also emphasized that not having persistent autism doesn’t mean these children no longer need supports or interventions through childhood or adulthood.
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