Amer. Academy of Peds announcement...

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Amer. Academy of Peds announcement...
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Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:14pm
Today the American Academy of Pediatrics issued brochures/pamphlets to all pediatricians advocating mandatory screening at well baby visits 18 mos & 2 yrs for ALL kids for autism!!!!
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Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:43pm
I heard that announcement on the radio today and was thrilled! I do wish they'd add an additional screening at a slightly older age to catch the milder cases like mine, but I think this is a great step forward!
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Mon, 10-29-2007 - 8:15pm

This is a definite step forward. However,

-Paula

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Mon, 10-29-2007 - 8:32pm

I know, but I hope that just the attention it is/will be getting in the news will open some general peds up to listening.

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Mon, 10-29-2007 - 9:49pm

Yes this news was ALL over the paper and evening news today. I am pleased that it's a step in the right direction. However, I know what Paula is trying to say that it's not enforeced. It's a parents point a view and sadly some Pdocs are so clueless to this dismissing the quriks as a phase-----sigh, that's what my twit of a doctor told me--so we switched to someone who actually listened to me.


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Registered: 04-28-2007
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 9:51pm

WATCH me make it happen in our family practice;)

Dee

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