Looking for autism screening for your child in Corpus Christi? If your child has difficulty communicating, shows differences in social interaction, has delayed developmental milestones, or displays repetitive behaviors, schedule a pediatric evaluation with Dr. Krishnan.
At DFW Physicians Medical Associates (DFWPMA), Dr. Krishnan provides pediatric autism screening, developmental assessments, behavioral evaluations, and appropriate specialist referrals to help Corpus Christi families identify developmental concerns and determine the next steps for their children.
Book an appointment online or call (361) 462-4159 to contact our Corpus Christi location.
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Dr. Balasundari Krishnan combines board-certified pediatric expertise, residency training at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and experience evaluating childhood developmental and behavioral concerns to help Corpus Christi families monitor their children’s development.
Parents benefit from access to autism screening, developmental milestone assessments, behavioral evaluations, and guidance on appropriate next steps through a pediatrician who provides healthcare from birth through age 18.
When additional evaluation is necessary, Dr. Krishnan can help families understand screening findings and coordinate appropriate referrals for specialized developmental assessments and services.
More reasons to choose Dr. Krishnan for your child’s developmental healthcare needs include:
Autism screening helps pediatricians identify developmental and behavioral differences that may indicate a need for further evaluation. Depending on your child’s age, developmental history, and individual concerns, an appointment with Dr. Krishnan may include:
Autism screening is not the same as a comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluation. Screening identifies children who may benefit from further assessment, while a diagnosis requires a more detailed evaluation of developmental history and behavior.
Dr. Balasundari Krishnan combines board-certified pediatric expertise, residency training at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and experience evaluating childhood developmental and behavioral concerns to help Corpus Christi families monitor their children’s development.
Parents benefit from access to autism screening, developmental milestone assessments, behavioral evaluations, and guidance on appropriate next steps through a pediatrician who provides healthcare from birth through age 18.
When additional evaluation is necessary, Dr. Krishnan can help families understand screening findings and coordinate appropriate referrals for specialized developmental assessments and services.
More reasons to choose Dr. Krishnan for your child’s developmental healthcare needs include:
Autism screening helps pediatricians identify developmental and behavioral differences that may indicate a need for further evaluation. Depending on your child’s age, developmental history, and individual concerns, an appointment with Dr. Krishnan may include:
Autism screening is not the same as a comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluation. Screening identifies children who may benefit from further assessment, while a diagnosis requires a more detailed evaluation of developmental history and behavior.
Autism spectrum disorder affects how children communicate, interact socially, and experience or respond to their surroundings. Signs vary considerably between children and may become noticeable at different developmental stages.
Common developmental and behavioral signs that may warrant evaluation include:
These characteristics do not automatically mean a child has autism. Some may occur with other developmental conditions or as part of individual developmental differences. A pediatric evaluation can help determine whether additional screening or specialist assessment is appropriate.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends autism-specific screening for all children during routine well-child visits at 18 months and 24 months of age.
Additional developmental or autism screening may be appropriate at other ages when parents or healthcare professionals identify concerns involving communication, social development, behavior, or developmental milestones.
Parents should consider scheduling a pediatric evaluation if their child is not meeting expected developmental milestones, loses previously acquired skills, or demonstrates persistent developmental differences that raise concerns.
Dr. Krishnan provides pediatric developmental and autism screening in Corpus Christi and can help families determine whether further assessment is necessary.
Early autism screening helps identify developmental concerns while children are still developing important communication, social, learning, and behavioral skills.
Identifying potential developmental differences early allows families and healthcare professionals to determine whether additional evaluations or early intervention services may benefit the child.
Benefits of timely autism screening include:
Delaying evaluation when developmental concerns are present may postpone access to helpful assessments and support services. Parents do not need to wait until their child reaches a particular age to discuss developmental concerns with a pediatrician.
After screening, Dr. Krishnan can review the findings with parents and recommend appropriate next steps based on the child’s developmental history, screening results, and individual healthcare needs.
If screening identifies concerns associated with autism or another developmental condition, additional assessment may be recommended.
Next steps may include:
A positive screening result does not confirm an autism diagnosis, and a negative screening result does not rule out every developmental concern. Continued pediatric monitoring remains important as children grow.
Autism screening is one component of comprehensive pediatric developmental healthcare. During routine well-child visits, Dr. Krishnan can monitor developmental milestones, review behavioral concerns, assess physical growth, and discuss age-appropriate healthcare recommendations.
Families can also discuss concerns about speech delays, social interactions, attention difficulties, sleep problems, or other developmental changes during their child’s pediatric appointments.
Whether your child is due for a routine developmental screening or you have noticed concerning changes in their development, scheduling a visit with Dr. Krishnan provides an opportunity to review those concerns and discuss appropriate next steps.
Looking for autism screening for children in Corpus Christi? Contact DFWPMA at (361) 462-4159 or schedule an appointment online.
