The nurse informs the parent of an 18-month-old patient at the well-child visit that screening for an autism spectrum disorder at which time(s)?

At the current visit and at 24 months of age. Screening of normal, healthy pediatric patients for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is recommended at 18 months of age and again at 24 months of age. Additional or more frequent screening may be indicated if the patient has risk factors such as low birth weight, preterm birth, or a parent or sibling with an ASD, or if the pediatric patient begins displaying signs associated with ASD.

The nurse informs the parent of an 18-month-old patient at the we...

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