A new paper says `` good screening tools and efficacious treatment '' for autism are lacking . " I think the problem is that we have a lot of people who believe in things like vaccines or homeopathy, but they don't really understand how these treatments work ( or why it's The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening at 18 and 24 months . Dr. Charles Cowan , medical director of the Seattle Children 's Autism Center , echoed Manning-Courtney 's concerns , saying the report 's conclusions seem to negate well established research and recommendations from people who treat children with autism , including the American Academy of Pediatrics . One of the report 's authors says finding and helping children with autism is his goal .
A new paper says `` good screening tools and efficacious treatment '' for autism are lacking . " I think the problem is that we have a lot of people who believe in things like vaccines or homeopathy, but they don't really understand how these treatments work ( or why it's The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening at 18 and 24 months . One of the report 's authors says finding and helping children with autism is his goal .