The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians
◦ observe whether the parents of children whom they suspect might be autistic are aloof and not very sociable.
◦ suggest to all parents that they be on the alert for autistic tendencies in their children.
◦ delay inoculations in children whom they suspect might be autistic.
◦ screen for autism at well-child visits beginning at 9 months.