Early Life

Autism From Infancy to Childhood

The first steps in setting an autistic child up for success are early detection and appropriate treatment. But how do you know if a child has autism? And, if a child is autistic, what treatments are available?

This section provides resources to help you identify the signs of autism in young children and navigate the testing and treatment process. We also discuss treatment options for people who don’t live near big cities and talk about how to get your child ready to succeed in school.