1. SurveySurvey The Role of Early Childhood Professionals in the Identification of Autistic Disorder Group A Contributor Tracinal Carr Group A Contributor Tracinal Carr

2. ValidationValidation n The authors’ conclusions about the data make sense. However, the data shows discrepancies between the time parents from various cultures recognize a possible problem with their Childs’ learning ability to the time of diagnoses. It seems one conclusion would detail viable ways of earlier detection – from the child’s first year check up and second year examination. Thus making office visits more frequent – every six months, instead of annually. n Other scholars chime in with concerns of the rise of autism. Notwithstanding, autism becoming more prevalent and parents seeking medical attention for their child differ from those living in the United Kingdom (UK), compared to those living in the West Indies, Jamaica. n The consensus is time detection; more specifically when parents notice an issue with their toddler. Another consensus how and whom refers toddlers for testing. What leads me to believe several consensus exist are the data representing delays in detection from medical personnel, to untrained caregivers. n The authors’ conclusions about the data make sense. However, the data shows discrepancies between the time parents from various cultures recognize a possible problem with their Childs’ learning ability to the time of diagnoses. It seems one conclusion would detail viable ways of earlier detection – from the child’s first year check up and second year examination. Thus making office visits more frequent – every six months, instead of annually. n Other scholars chime in with concerns of the rise of autism. Notwithstanding, autism becoming more prevalent and parents seeking medical attention for their child differ from those living in the United Kingdom (UK), compared to those living in the West Indies, Jamaica. n The consensus is time detection; more specifically when parents notice an issue with their toddler. Another consensus how and whom refers toddlers for testing. What leads me to believe several consensus exist are the data representing delays in detection from medical personnel, to untrained caregivers. ObservationsObservations InterviewsInterviews Field notes

3. Synthesis It’s not just knowing, but understanding what autism is all about. Data & Scope ?  The various data helps to understand the issue here is detecting autism earlier in childhood.  Perhaps earlier detection enables parents to understand the needs of their child and give medical personnel the opportunity to customize a better treatment plan for the toddler.  Culture, knowledge, and educational resources are primary contributors for caregivers understanding the signs of autism.  Data specified differences of concerns in regards to gender and age.  The various data helps to understand the issue here is detecting autism earlier in childhood.  Perhaps earlier detection enables parents to understand the needs of their child and give medical personnel the opportunity to customize a better treatment plan for the toddler.  Culture, knowledge, and educational resources are primary contributors for caregivers understanding the signs of autism.  Data specified differences of concerns in regards to gender and age. Action & Steps  Educating parents about autism during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.  Scheduling office visits to coincide with immunizations before the age 12months.  Printed media to entail a list of referral centers, hotline numbers, and doctors, Nurse Practitioners (NP), paramedical personnel, and therapist educated about autism  Making resources obtainable such as local children centers, reducing cost for services.  Providing more parental education at local sites: community centers, schools, and during health fairs.  Educating parents about autism during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.  Scheduling office visits to coincide with immunizations before the age 12months.  Printed media to entail a list of referral centers, hotline numbers, and doctors, Nurse Practitioners (NP), paramedical personnel, and therapist educated about autism  Making resources obtainable such as local children centers, reducing cost for services.  Providing more parental education at local sites: community centers, schools, and during health fairs.