The P-TEA-1st YEAR is an innovative public health management protocol designed for the "extreme early detection" of risk signs and immediate intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during the first 12 months of life. While traditional screening tools like the M-CHAT are typically applied between 18 and 24 months, often leading to significant diagnostic and intervention delays, this protocol establishes a systematic screening starting at 3 months. The methodology is based on monitoring neurodevelopmental milestones established by the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics through existing primary care structures, such as routine childcare consultations and home visits. The protocol prioritizes the maternal bond as a primary therapeutic factor, transforming the home environment into a neuroplasticity-rich setting through guided exercises in sensory hygiene, co-regulation, and social intentionality. By utilizing existing municipal health teams (nurses, community agents, and psychologists) and requiring only 4 hours of specific training, the P-TEA-1st YEAR offers a low-cost, high-impact solution for public administration.

Environmental Manager and Project Management Specialist. He studies neuroscience and is both autistic and the father of an autistic child. He is the author of three books on ASD published in Brazil