Sparking strong reaction from doctors and child development experts, an influential task force says there’s “insufficient evidence” to argue definitely that the benefits of screening all young ...

Capitol Desk delivers the latest in health care policy and politics from Sacramento and around the state. Have an idea? Let us know. State Sen. Elaine Alquist’s (D-Santa Clara) bill to establish a ...

Dave Senjem says too much work has gone into the state's autism task force to let it remain in limbo. We agree wholeheartedly with the state senator for Rochester who served on the 19-member Autism ...

An influential government panel has concluded that evidence is insufficient to recommend autism screening for all toddlers, a position contrary to guidelines from other health associations and ...

Sparking strong reaction from doctors and child development experts, an influential task force says there’s “insufficient evidence” to argue definitely that the benefits of screening all young ...

WASHINGTON – A government task force says more research is needed to determine if toddlers should be screened for autism even if check-ups or parents haven’t spotted developmental problems — despite ...

Task force: There's not enough evidence to recommend for or against screening in children for autism under 30 months Some health professionals worry the position could result in pediatricians missing ...