The study is about helping young children in Georgia who might have autism. Autism is a condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts. This study involves the **Babies Can't Wait (BCW)** program, which identifies children at high risk for autism. These children will be referred to the **Emory Autism Center (EAC)** for evaluation. The study will test a new plan called the **Early Diagnostic Response Model (EDRM)**. The goal is to see if using tools like telehealth (seeing doctors via video) can help families get a quicker autism evaluation. Experts will use guidelines from the **Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition (DSM-5)** to make their assessments.
Key Points:
- This study is for children aged 16-30 months identified as high risk for autism by BCW.
- Evaluations must be completed by 36 months of age using telehealth tools.
- The study involves three BCW districts, and families must have internet access.