Autism spectrum disorders are not rare; many primary care pediatricians care for several
children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatricians play an important role in early
recognition of autism spectrum disorders, because they usually are the first point of contact
for parents. Parents are now much more aware of the early signs of autism spectrum
disorders because of frequent coverage in the media; if their child demonstrates any of the
published signs, they will most likely raise their concerns to their child's pediatrician. It is�…