One of the defining characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a problem with speech, language, and communication. As with every other symptom of autism, speech difficulties can have an almost infinite number of variations. Some children may be completely non-verbal, while others only have trouble picking up non-verbal cues like facial expressions or hand…
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How to Find Autism Treatment The incidence rate of autism in the United States continues to rise. With a deeper understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and better methods for diagnosing it, more children than ever require treatment for this challenging and sometimes debilitating disorder. Thankfully, treatment is much more readily available than ever…
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Over the past two decades, autism has grown from a seemingly rare disorder to something verging on an epidemic. The truth of the matter is that, through improvements in diagnosis and increased understanding of the disorder, previously undiagnosed cases of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are being recognized and treated. Currently, the Center for Disease…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming a more widely recognized problem in the US. According to the CDC, 1 in every 59 American children is on the autism spectrum, a rise of 15 percent over two years. Improvements in defining and diagnosing the disorder are at least partially responsible for this increase. Regardless of the…
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A child diagnosed with ASD or autism spectrum disorder and has not begun to verbalize by the age of four is considered to have this aspect of autism. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning there is a wide variety of symptoms in the manifestation of the disorder. At Ascend Autism, we provide a targeted intervention…
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Believe it or not, the holiday season is right around the corner! Many look forward to this time of the year by taking time to express thankfulness while enjoying a meal with loved ones that come from near and far. It makes sense that many families have waited with anticipation all year for this, but…
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Autism is a Spectrum No one likes being labeled. Since autism is a spectrum disorder, the characteristics can range in severity. Thus, many people dislike the term “high functioning” autism. They feel it unfairly characterizes individuals into a set of symptoms. Everyone on the spectrum is an individual. Additionally, many feel that those with the…
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Detecting the early signs of autism is essential to being a conscientious parent. Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, is a wide range of conditions challenging an individual’s social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and/or nonverbal communication. Autism Speaks.org stresses the Center For Disease Control’s (CDC) report that 1 in 59 children are on the autism spectrum. Once…
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If you’re a parent or guardian of a child, you want to know how to best care for them. You need to understand how to best support them as they grow and learn. For some disorders, a medical test can determine a diagnosis and help direct parents in treatment. However, when you ask how to…
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