N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2500-J
Autism spectrum disorders

  • screening of children

1.

The commissioner shall establish, for use by pediatric primary care providers, best practice protocols for early screening of children for autism spectrum disorders, including but not limited to developmental screening for children three years of age and under. Such protocols shall incorporate standards and guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatrics, shall be updated at least biennially, and shall include, but not be limited to:

(a)

the routine employment of objective autism spectrum disorder screening tools at regular intervals during critical childhood developmental stages;

(b)

a provider/parental dialogue, utilizing the modified checklist for autism in toddlers as a reference, intended to educate parents in regard to autism spectrum disorders; and

(c)

an appropriate referral mechanism for children who, based upon results of the aforementioned screening process, require further evaluation.

2.

The modified checklist for autism in toddlers referred to in subdivision one of this section shall be accessible by the public on the department’s internet website.

3.

The commissioner shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

Source: Section 2500-J — Autism spectrum disorders; screening of children, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PBH/2500-J (updated Aug. 31, 2018; accessed Dec. 21, 2024).

2500
Maternal and child health 2500‑A
Test for phenylketonuria and other diseases and conditions 2500‑B
Sudden infant death syndrome 2500‑C
Special programs with respect to diethylstilbestrol 2500‑D
New York state poison control network 2500‑E
Pregnant women, blood test for hepatitis B 2500‑F
Human immunodeficiency virus 2500‑F‑1
Special program for HIV services for women and children, including adolescents 2500‑G
Newborn infant hearing screening 2500‑H
Statewide perinatal data system 2500‑H*2
Anaphylactic policy for school districts and child care providers 2500‑I
Child food choking prevention 2500‑J
Autism spectrum disorders 2500‑K
Maternal depression 2500‑L
Pregnant people, blood test for hepatitis C virus (HCV) 2500‑M
Access to doulas 2501
Health and welfare services to all children 2502
Report of certain conditions 2503
Drug information to be furnished expectant mothers 2504
Enabling certain persons to consent for certain medical, dental, health and hospital services 2504‑A
Hepatitis B immunization of a minor 2504‑B
Information concerning pelvic exams 2505
Human breast milk 2505‑A
Rights of breastfeeding mothers 2505‑B
Lactation accommodations in airports 2506
Obstetric and pediatric practitioner incentive demonstration program 2507
Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children 2508
Newborn health and safe sleep study 2509
Maternal mortality review board 2509‑A
Corded window blind leaflet 2509‑C
Availability of adverse childhood experiences services
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Accessed:
Dec. 21, 2024

Last modified:
Aug. 31, 2018

§ 2500-J’s source at nysenate​.gov

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