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Aging Out of Early Intervention

Early intervention, also known as “Birth to Three”, has been proven effective in improving the communication and social interactions of children diagnosed with autism spectrum …

What Is CPSE?

As a developmental disorder affecting verbal and nonverbal communication, autism’s impact on children three to five years old is significant. During this time, children first …

Life Before an ASD Diagnosis: Pre-Testing or Screening

Let’s be honest. Most are not excited about an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. However, the stigma previously associated with autism spectrum disorder has thankfully begun …

In-Home Treatment for Autism

There’s a great deal written about how children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) cope with their disability outside of the home. Although ASD does present …

Occupational Therapy for Autism

Occupational Therapy for Autism Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have a difficult time interacting with the world around them. The majority of kids …

New Autism Guidelines

New Autism Guidelines For the first time in more than a decade, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a full clinical report on …

Speech Pathology for Autism

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, …

Early Childhood Development Milestones

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming a more widely recognized diagnosis in the US. According to the CDC, 1 in every 59 American children is …

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