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The Symptoms of Autism Every Parent Should Know

In this video, experts discuss the common signs of autism spectrum disorder in children.

Lauren Smith, MAKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on April 4, 2025
Featuring Yamalis Diaz, PhD, Alok Patel, MD, Preeti Parikh, MD, Susan Samuels, MDReviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | April 4, 2025

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that occurs due to differences in the brain. In this video, pediatricians and mental health professionals discuss the early signs of autism.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.
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