| Evaluate the reliability of autism diagnoses in children as young as age 2 and understand the clinical implications of early identification. |
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| Discuss current and emerging diagnostic tools appropriate for very young children under the age of 3. |
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| Describe the long-term developmental trajectories of individuals diagnosed with autism in early childhood, based on longitudinal data spanning over 30 years. |
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| Compare the life experiences and outcomes of individuals diagnosed with autism to those with other early developmental disorders, with attention to similarities and differences in functioning, support needs, and independence over time. |
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