{"id":25621,"date":"2026-05-22T14:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/?p=25621"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:25:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:25:53","slug":"early-autism-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/early-autism-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Autism Diagnosis: What Parents Should Know to Take Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25621\" class=\"elementor elementor-25621\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e06186f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e06186f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e42e8e9 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"e42e8e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTabla de contenido\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e42e8e9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Abrir el \u00edndice\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e42e8e9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Cerrar \u00edndice\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__e42e8e9\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a99371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a99371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What Is Considered an Early Autism Diagnosis?<\/strong><\/h2><p>For many parents, concerns begin quietly. Maybe your child is not responding to their name consistently, using fewer words than expected, or struggling with social interaction. Sometimes, it is not one specific moment, but a growing feeling that something may be different.<\/p><p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/que-sucede-despues-del-diagnostico-de-autismo-de-tu-hijo\/\"><strong>early autism diagnosis<\/strong><\/a> typically means identifying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the toddler or preschool years, often before age 3. In some cases, children may show developmental differences even earlier.<\/p><p>According to research published through the <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10491411\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Library of Medicine<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>many children with autism display noticeable developmental signs within the first two years of life. Experts now understand that recognizing autism earlier can help families access supportive services sooner, during critical stages of development.<\/p><p>Algunas <strong>early signs of neurodivergence<\/strong> that may lead to an early autism diagnosis include:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/speech-delay-vs-autism-in-toddlers\/\"><strong>Delayed speech<\/strong><\/a> or language development<\/li><li>Reduced eye contact<\/li><li>Limited interest in social interaction<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/my-toddler-lines-up-toys-is-it-autism\/\"><strong>Comportamientos repetitivos<\/strong><\/a> or movements<\/li><li>Strong reactions to sensory input<\/li><li>Difficulty with transitions or changes in routine<\/li><li>Limited pretend play<\/li><\/ul><p>Let\u2019s keep in mind that not every child who shows these behaviors has autism. Children develop at different rates, and developmental timelines can vary widely. However, recognizing possible early signs of neurodivergence is an important reason to seek professional guidance and a proper developmental screening.<\/p><p>Keep reading this blog by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\"><strong>ABA Centers of New Jersey<\/strong><\/a> to discover how autism is evaluated, why early intervention matters, and how families can confidently support children with autism from the very beginning.<\/p><h2><strong>First Things First: Can Autism Be Diagnosed Before Age 2?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Yes. In many cases, autism can be identified before age 2 by professionals experienced in autism evaluations and child development.<\/p><p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <strong>(<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/74\/ss\/ss7402a1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CDC<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong> recommends routine <strong>developmental screening<\/strong> for all children during early pediatric visits, especially at 9, 18, and 24 or 30 months. Autism-specific screenings are also recommended at 18 and 24 months.<\/p><p>An <strong>early autism diagnosis<\/strong> does not happen through one quick observation alone. Instead, specialists look at patterns in communication, behavior, learning, and social interaction over time.<\/p><p>Importantly, parents do not need to wait until a child starts school to ask questions. If you notice consistent <strong>early signs of neurodivergence<\/strong>, seeking answers early can provide clarity and access to support services much sooner.<\/p><h2><strong>What Should Parents Do if They Notice Early Signs of Autism?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcced81 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fcced81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf65564 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf65564\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c5853a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c5853a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It can feel emotionally overwhelming to wonder whether your child may have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/3-levels-of-autism-explained\/\"><strong>Autismo<\/strong><\/a>. Some parents worry they are overthinking small behaviors, while others fear what a diagnosis could mean for their child\u2019s future.<\/p><p>But experts agree on one thing: acting early can make a meaningful difference.<\/p><p>If you notice possible <strong>early signs of neurodivergence<\/strong>, start by speaking openly with your child\u2019s pediatrician. Share specific examples about communication, social behaviors, routines, or developmental milestones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4466b50 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4466b50\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39db833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39db833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/early-signs-of-neurodivergence.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25623\" alt=\"early signs of neurodivergence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/early-signs-of-neurodivergence.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/early-signs-of-neurodivergence-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/early-signs-of-neurodivergence-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/early-signs-of-neurodivergence-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/early-signs-of-neurodivergence-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f98155c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f98155c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c53985a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c53985a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/servicios-para-el-autismo\/diagnostico-del-autismo\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover Our Autism Diagnosis Service<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d985192 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d985192\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7004362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7004362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your pediatrician may recommend a formal <strong>developmental screening<\/strong> to better understand whether additional evaluation is needed.<\/p><p>If concerns continue, the next step may involve a comprehensive autism evaluation with specialists trained in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder.<\/p><p>Remember, an <strong>early autism diagnosis<\/strong> is not about limiting your child. It is about understanding their needs and helping them access the right support as early as possible.<\/p><p>For many families, getting answers brings relief. It transforms uncertainty into a plan forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46836fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46836fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What Happens During an Autism Evaluation?<\/strong><\/h2><p>One of the biggest concerns parents have is simply not knowing what to expect during the evaluation process.<\/p><p>Autism evaluations are designed to better understand how a child communicates, interacts, learns, and experiences the world. These assessments are thoughtful, individualized, and focused on identifying strengths and challenges.<\/p><p>A comprehensive evaluation may include:<\/p><ul><li>Parent interviews and developmental history<\/li><li>Behavioral observations<\/li><li>Communication assessments<\/li><li>Social interaction evaluations<\/li><li>Cognitive or learning assessments<\/li><li>Autism-specific diagnostic tools<\/li><\/ul><p>In many cases, <strong>developmental screening<\/strong> is the first step before moving into more detailed evaluations.<\/p><p>Because autism presents differently in every child, evaluations are personalized. Some children may show stronger communication differences, while others may display more sensory or behavioral characteristics.<\/p><p>Research from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cam.ac.uk\/research\/news\/study-reveals-genetic-and-developmental-differences-in-people-with-earlier-versus-later-autism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>University of Cambridge<\/strong><\/a> also suggests that children who receive an <strong>early autism diagnosis<\/strong> may follow different developmental patterns than those identified later in life, reinforcing the importance of timely recognition and support.<\/p><h2><strong>Why Is Early Intervention So Important for Autism?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Early childhood is a period of rapid learning and brain development. This is one reason why professionals emphasize the importance of early intervention services following an <strong>early autism diagnosis<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Seg\u00fan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichd.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/autism\/conditioninfo\/treatments\/early-intervention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)<\/strong><\/a>, early intervention can support communication, adaptive skills, emotional development, and social learning during critical developmental years.<\/p><p>Early support may include:<\/p><ul><li>Speech therapy<\/li><li>Occupational therapy<\/li><li>Behavioral therapy<\/li><li>Parent coaching<\/li><li>Social skills support<\/li><\/ul><p>These services are not designed to change who a child is. Instead, they help children build tools that support confidence, communication, independence, and daily functioning.<\/p><p>For families noticing <strong>early signs of neurodivergence<\/strong>, accessing these supports sooner rather than later can create meaningful long-term benefits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44baf27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"44baf27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2102a2c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2102a2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/servicios-para-el-autismo\/intervencion-temprana-con-terapia-aba\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More About Early Intervention Here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682d818 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"682d818\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f0098e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f0098e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How ABA Therapy Can Help Children with Autism Thrive<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1801370 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1801370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/developmental-screening-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25624\" alt=\"developmental screening and ABA therapy for children\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/developmental-screening-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/developmental-screening-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/developmental-screening-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/developmental-screening-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/developmental-screening-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/developmental-screening.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c204797 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c204797\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/como-funciona-la-terapia-aba\/\"><strong>Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most widely researched and evidence-based approaches for supporting children with autism.<\/p><p>En <strong>ABA Centers of New Jersey<\/strong>, ABA therapy programs are individualized to help children strengthen meaningful skills across everyday environments.<\/p><p>Depending on a child\u2019s goals, ABA therapy may support:<\/p><ul><li>Communication development<\/li><li>Emotional regulation<\/li><li>Habilidades de la vida diaria<\/li><li>La interacci\u00f3n social<\/li><li>Confidence and independence<\/li><li>Flexibility with routines<\/li><\/ul><p>An <strong>early autism diagnosis<\/strong> can help families begin these services during important developmental years, giving children additional opportunities to learn and grow with personalized support.<\/p><p>Most importantly, families do not have to navigate this journey alone. Compassionate guidance and early support can help both children with autism and their caregivers feel more confident about the future.<\/p><h2><strong>Supporting Your Child Starts with Understanding<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you are noticing possible <strong>early signs of neurodivergence<\/strong> in your child, trust your instincts and seek professional guidance. Early answers can open the door to valuable resources, supportive therapies, and a clearer understanding of your child\u2019s needs.<\/p><p>An <strong>early autism diagnosis<\/strong> is not about defining limitations. It is about creating opportunities for growth, communication, independence, and long-term success.<\/p><p>En <strong>ABA Centers of New Jersey<\/strong>, we help families navigate <strong>developmental screenings<\/strong>, autism evaluations, and personalized ABA therapy services tailored to each child\u2019s unique strengths.<\/p><p>To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact <strong>ABA Centers of New Jersey<\/strong> today by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/contactanos\/\"><strong>clicking here<\/strong><\/a> or by calling us at <a href=\"tel:+18556407888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>(855) 640-7888<\/strong><\/a>, and discover what support may look like for your child and family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the early signs of neurodivergence, what happens during developmental screening, and why early autism diagnosis matters 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