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How to Prepare For an Autism Diagnosis With a Developmental Pediatrician
As a parent, suspecting your child has autism is a difficult thing to go through. It can be especially difficult if you aren’t familiar with autism and you’re worried about what it might mean for your child. The first step towards helping any child with autism is to get a professional diagnosis. You can do […]
What Does a Developmental Pediatrician Have to Do With Autism?
According to the CDC, about 1 in 54 children in the United States has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, we’re still behind on understanding the ins and outs of the disease and its progression. But, developmental pediatricians spend a lot of time studying conditions like autism. And, they’re helpful in treating and caring for autism spectrum disorders. Luckily, […]
Understanding the Levels of Functioning
Awareness of autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) has increased a lot in the last decade. However, there are still a lot of gaps in the way people understand them. We often talk about high vs low levels of functioning in autism, but what do those terms actually mean? Is it really that simple? In short, no. There’s […]
Autism vs Asperger’s: What’s the Difference?
Did you know that Asperger’s Syndrome hasn’t been recognized as a diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) since 2013? Instead, its symptoms now fall under the broader umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Still, though, the term Asperger’s is still used by people regularly. This alone makes getting to know […]
What to Do After an Autism Diagnosis
Autism is everywhere. One in 54 American children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It cuts across all demographic groups, and children show a wide range of symptoms. Obtaining an autism diagnosis is essential to get your child started on their therapies. Yet many parents hold off on getting an ASD diagnosis. They don’t know what […]
Common Autism Myths, Debunked
Around 1 in 54 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As more understanding and research about this disorder comes to light, more children with ASD get the developmental care they need to succeed. Unfortunately, the autism community faces unfair misconceptions about the disorder. Take a look at these common autism myths to learn more about the consequences […]
Can an Early Autism Diagnosis Improve a Child’s Experience at School?
Human brains are most adaptable to the environment between birth and two or three years of age. This is why it’s said that learning a second language is easier as a child than an adult. Similarly, treating autism as early as possible can help children diagnosed with autism reach their full potential. If you suspect […]
Can Autism Spectrum Disorders Be Diagnosed Through Telemedicine?
Did you know that 1 in 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder? While this used to be a very scary diagnosis, there are now many interventions available to help these children as they develop and grow. Before a child can be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), an assessment […]