title: [Basics of early intervention in children with autism spectrum disorders].
abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by impairments in communication and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. They have a prevalence of 0.6% in the general population, although there are no national statistics. Even though their evolution is variable, it has been observed that early intervention is an important factor determining prognosis. The aim of this study is to update concepts regarding the current available evidence on the importance of early intervention. After analyzing the collected information, the importance of early intervention programs for children with ASD is confirmed, as well as the role of pediatricians and other health professionals in the early detection of these disorders.
authors.affiliation: Psiquiatra de Niños y Adolescentes, Directorio Grupo Trastornos del Desarrollo - Sociedad de Psiquiatría y Neurología de la Infancia y la Adolescencia (SOPNIA), Santiago de Chile, Chile. Electronic address: daniela.Zalaquett@Gmail.com.
authors.forename: Daniela F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Zalaquett
authors.affiliation: Terapeuta Ocupacional, Directorio Grupo Trastornos del Desarrollo - Sociedad de Psiquiatría y Neurología de la Infancia y la Adolescencia (SOPNIA), Santiago de Chile, Chile.
authors.forename: Marianne G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Schönstedt
authors.affiliation: Fonoaudióloga, Directorio Grupo Trastornos del Desarrollo - Sociedad de Psiquiatría y Neurología de la Infancia y la Adolescencia (SOPNIA), Santiago de Chile, Chile.
authors.forename: Milagros
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Angeli
authors.affiliation: Psiquiatra de Niños y Adolescentes, Directorio Grupo Trastornos del Desarrollo - Sociedad de Psiquiatría y Neurología de la Infancia y la Adolescencia (SOPNIA), Santiago de Chile, Chile.
authors.forename: Claudia C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Herrrera
authors.affiliation: Psicóloga Infanto Juvenil, Directorio Grupo Trastornos del Desarrollo - Sociedad de Psiquiatría y Neurología de la Infancia y la Adolescencia (SOPNIA), Santiago de Chile, Chile.
authors.forename: Andrea C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Moyano
mesh_terms: D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis
keywords: ASD; Autism; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Early Intervention; TEA; Trastorno del espectro autista; autismo; intervención temprana