The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone. However, people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have faced special challenges during this time. The sudden changes have made the past year extremely difficult for people with autism and the people who care for them. Some of the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted people with autism […]
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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 disorder. Identifying early signs of autism can make a difference. Autism is most effectively
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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 categories, it simply gives children alternatives to certain behaviors so that they can
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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 means you’ll have to take extra steps to care for
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About one in every 36 children may have 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 consider applied behavior analysis therapy or ABA therapy. ABA therapy could
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Looking for an autism diagnosis? ABA Centers of America now offers thorough autism screening, autism testing, and autism diagnosis. If you’ve noticed that your child has 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
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It is difficult to know precisely how many people have Asperger’s syndrome. In fact, while many still use the term Asperger’s, it is no longer considered a separate diagnosis. People formerly diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder today. Some professionals, however, estimate that roughly 1 in every 250 people have an
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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 of living happy and healthy lives. When you notice
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