Who We Are

The Panhandle Autism Society (PAS) is a chapter of the Autism Society of America.

We are headquartered in Coeur d’ Alene, ID and serve the five northern counties of Idaho.  We are governed by a Board of Directors and our funding comes from donations, fundraising events and foundation grants.

Signs of Autism

Research now suggests that children as young as 1 year old can show signs of autism. The most important thing you can do as a parent or caregiver is to learn the early signs of autism and understand the typical developmental milestones your child should be reaching at different ages. Please look over the following list. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, don’t wait. Speak to your doctor about screening your child for autism. While validated screening for autism starts only as young as 16 months, the best bet for younger children is to have their development screened at every well visit with a highly validated developmental screening tool. If your child does have autism, early intervention may be his or her best hope.