The Autistic Child: Early Signs

What are some of the early sign of autism?

Dr. Michael Morrier, Assistant Director of the Emory Autism Center, talks about some of the earliest signs -- sometimes present when a child is under one year old -- a child may have autism.

Background

The Emory Autism Center is a component of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. The program was opened in 1991 as a public, private and University collaboration. Since opening, the Emory Autism Center has become a national model for diagnosis, family support and innovative treatment, as well as a vital source of professional training.

Emory Autism Center
http://www.psychiatry.emory.edu/PROGRAMS/autism/

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