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A Great Autism Resource You May Not Know About!

Co-authored by Jeanne Favret, Kyle Henderson, Phyllis Shingle, and Winton Wood. Have you ever needed information or resources regarding a disability, but didn’t know where to look? We can help! At the Center for Development and Disability (CDD) Information Network, we offer the most comprehensive collection of disability resources in New Mexico. Our Information Specialists are available from Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to answer questions and find you resources. Give us a call at 1-800-522-8195 for tip sheets, books, printed materials and disability resources in general. In addition, we have Tip Sheets for navigating service systems and […]

Autism Brief – Early Indicators of Autism (Red Flags for ASD) in Infants and Toddlers

Maryann Trott MA, BCBA Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Division Download a printable version of this post here. One of the questions most often asked of the individuals that work in the Autism programs is “How early can you tell if a child has autism?” followed by “What are the signs?” According to Dr. Lauren Elder who is the assistant director of dissemination science at Autism Speaks, it is a complicated question because of the variation in the way that children develop and the signs of autism are manifested. That said, some of the early behavioral signs may begin to […]