Capitol Desk delivers the latest in health care policy and politics from Sacramento and around the state. Have an idea? Let us know. State Sen. Elaine Alquist’s (D-Santa Clara) bill to establish a ...

Sparking strong reaction from doctors and child development experts, an influential task force says there’s “insufficient evidence” to argue definitely that the benefits of screening all young ...

Definitive, compelling research on autism should drive significant changes in Washington state’s approach to this medical condition. The autism task force, created by the Legislature two years ago, ...

Concerning the recent articles about Asperger’s syndrome, it should be noted that it is not true autism. It is a disability, but cannot be considered in the same category as autism itself. Yes, of ...

Task force: There's not enough evidence to recommend for or against screening in children for autism under 30 months Some health professionals worry the position could result in pediatricians missing ...