Pre-autism: Advancing early identification and intervention in autism

Table 2 The key areas that need to be addressed to enhance research on pre-autism and early intervention in autism spectrum disorder

Key area	Action to be taken
Increase awareness	Implement comprehensive education and training programs about early signs of autism for healthcare providers, educators, and the public
Develop culturally sensitive resources	Create and distribute culturally and linguistically appropriate resources to ensure diverse communities can access relevant services
Establish screening programs	Develop and implement standardized screening programs for pre-autism diagnosis to enable early identification and intervention
Research on biomarkers	Continue research to validate biomarkers for early ASD detection while avoiding over-reliance on unproven markers in clinical practice
Individualized screening approaches	Promote individualized screening and diagnostic methods to account for the diverse presentations of ASD and meet individual needs
Improve access to services	Enhance access to specialized services and interventions, particularly in underserved populations, to reduce disparities in early detection
Collaborative efforts	Foster collaboration between healthcare providers, researchers, and technology developers to create innovative screening tools

ASD: Autism spectrum disorder.