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Early signs & diagnosis
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
The CDC's parent-facing programme for tracking child development. Links to milestone checklists from 2 months through 5 years and guidance on what to do if you have a concern. Designed to be used in conversation with your paediatrician.
CDC — Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Early signs & diagnosisAutistic girls and late diagnosis — why so many are missed
Autistic girls are diagnosed later, less often, and with less confidence than autistic boys. This piece walks through why — the female autism phenotype, masking, and what it costs — and what to do if you suspect your daughter has been missed.