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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 to fade. More than ever, it is vitally important to focus on acknowledging and treating ASD. The range of conditions or symptoms covered by the term “autism spectrum” is vast.… Continue reading Life Before an ASD Diagnosis: Pre-Testing or Screening

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 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including new guidelines for the identification and treatment of children on the spectrum. The full report, Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder,… Continue reading New Autism Guidelines

How to Find Autism Treatment

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 before,… Continue reading How to Find Autism Treatment

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 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… Continue reading Early Childhood Development Milestones

5 Tips to Be Prepared for Thanksgiving

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… Continue reading 5 Tips to Be Prepared for Thanksgiving

Early Signs of Autism

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 stresses the Center For Disease Control’s (CDC) report that one in 59 children are on the autism spectrum. Once… Continue reading Early Signs of Autism

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