Bartolotta Theresa, Rizzolo Denise
Theresa Bartolotta is a professor of speech-language pathology at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. Denise Rizzolo is an assistant clinical professor in the Pace Completion Program in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies in New York City and an assessment specialist at the Physician Assistant Education Association. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
JAAPA. 2019 Aug;32(8):22-26. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000569776.76198.e1.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), previously called autism, is a developmental condition that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Early symptoms of ASD can easily be overlooked. Clinicians who can recognize the symptoms of ASD can help children get prompt referral to specialists and early intervention, which is key to improving developmental outcomes for children with ASD.
自闭症谱系障碍（ASD），以前称为自闭症，是一种发育状况，会导致重大的社交、沟通和行为挑战。ASD的早期症状很容易被忽视。能够识别ASD症状的临床医生可以帮助儿童迅速转诊给专家并获得早期干预，这是改善ASD儿童发育结果的关键。
