A large-scale study shows that standardized autism screening can catch subtle signs that might otherwise be missed

A large-scale study has found that standardized autism screening identifies more children who may have autism, and at younger ages, compared to usual care practices.

The study compared practices using standardized screening tools with those relying on clinical judgment and non-standardized methods.

Standardized screening identified 186 children, while usual care identified only 39 children at an average age of 23.6 months.