Early diagnosis is the key to successful intervention and can greatly improve treatment outcomes, according to the center’s medical director, Dr. Craig Boreman, who recently retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where he was a developmental and behavioral pediatrician.
“The new autism diagnostic center will meet a growing need for timely and appropriate diagnosis, treatment and service provision for autism and other developmental issues,” Boreman said.
“We seek to be a leader in providing excellent care for children and families affected by autism as we work alongside our outstanding community partners.”
The hospital made the announcement on World Autism Awareness Day to help raise awareness of the growing health crisis.
According to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 68 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The statistics represent a nearly 30 percent increase in rates of autism spectrum disorders over a two-year period.
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