Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1934 of 2368
At which ages does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend autism-specific screening at well-child visits?
- 18 and 24 months
- 6 and 9 months
- 3 and 4 years
- 5 and 6 years
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Correct answer: 18 and 24 months
All children are screened for developmental milestones at well-child visits, with autism-specific screening at 18 and 24 months.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Assessment of ASD (Recognizing Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026