Learn the signs
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat. In spotting autism, the missed milestones can make the difference. A child isn’t speaking when he should, or interacting with Mom and Dad, who have a feeling that their baby is somehow not on the schedule other kids are on. It may not be easy to pick these things up – kids normally develop at different rates. But Catherine Rice at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s important for parents to look – and seek help if things don’t seem right. CDC’s ``Learn the Signs. Act Early’’ campaign can guide parents. And Rice says getting a child help while very young can make a difference: ``We do know that early intervention can make a big difference in helping children learn the skills they need to interact more naturally and more in their typical environment.’’ (9 seconds) Learn more at hhs.gov. HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I’m Ira Dreyfuss. Last revised: August, 17 2007 |