Grace Baranek - Infants at Risk for Autism | ISIC 2022
In this ISIC 2022 presentation, Dr. Grace Baranek discusses early identification and intervention for infants at risk for autism. She highlights the development of early screening tools and parent-mediated interventions, noting the inconsistency in current screening practices. Dr. Baranek shares research on early behavioral risk markers and the importance of longitudinal studies to understand autism trajectories. The presentation also explores the effectiveness of coaching parents to recognize and respond to their infants' sensory cues and communication acts, enhancing developmental outcomes through improved parent-child engagement.