Study of the Effectiveness of a Computer Decision Support System to Improve Physicians' Screening for Autism

Computer Assisted Autism Care (CAAC)

The investigators hypothesize that children seen in a clinic that uses a compute based system known as CHICA, which reminds pediatricians to screen at defined time point for autism, will be screened more consistently for autism and receive more timely diagnostic a treatment services.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must receive their care at one of four primary care clinics in Indianapolis where the CHICA system is used.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Previously healthy children receiving routine care in one of four clinics in Indianapolis who participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previously known autism spectrum disorders or other causes of developmental delay