Deaf and hard of hearing children have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and they are diagnosed later than other children, especially if their hearing loss is mild. Delayed diagnosis and intervention can result in poorer outcomes.
This piece prepared by Christie Yoshinaga-Itano, Ph.D. and Deborah Mood, P.h.D., explores the specific challenges with screening and diagnosis of ASD in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Even if a deaf or hard of hearing child passes screening measures, if they present with red flags for ASD, referral for ASD assessment is recommended.
Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- Webinar Slides
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