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Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is challenging because it is based on behavior. It is not a disease, physical disability or mood disorder, which means there is no traditional medical test or remedy. Autism is classified as a neurological and developmental...
What can you expect from ABA therapy for autism as a parent? ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy is a treatment for those with autism spectrum disorder based on proven scientific evidence. Rather than trying to change one’s personality or fit people into...
What will it be like living with an autistic child? Many people hear a diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and become overwhelmed with fear, not knowing what it will be like for a child to live with autism. An autism diagnosis, while life-changing, simply...
About one in every 54 children has autism. In fact, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased over the years. If you recently discovered your child has autism, it's important to start exploring options for early intervention. You might want to...
If you’ve noticed that your child has been having trouble adapting to social situations or their communication skills are not the same as those of other children, you might wonder if your child has autism. Because autism can be experienced differently by different...
It is difficult to know precisely how many people have Asperger's syndrome. Some professionals, however, estimate that roughly 1 in every 250 people have an Asperger profile. Has your child been exhibiting behavioral issues such as obsessions, limited facial...
Is April About Autism Awareness or Autism Acceptance? April 2nd is the 14th annual World Autism Awareness Day, as designated by the United Nations. And the entire month of April is promoted by many organizations as a month devoted to those affected by autism spectrum...
Has your child recently been diagnosed with autism? Autism, now medically termed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can be scary, but you are not alone or without avenues for help. Around 1 in every 54 children is diagnosed with it. People with ASD are more than capable...