I Think My Child Has Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of a number of Pervasive Developmental Disorders that currently afflicts 1 in 88 children. With a prevalence rate so high
Affection Resistance and Rejection
One of the early signs of autism in children is a constant resistance or rejection of affection. The delays in the social development of autism can begin as early as infancy wherein
Abnormal Speech Patterns in Autism
One of the important diagnostic features in autism is qualitative impairment in communication. By definition, children with autism show delays and deficits in the
Foundational Communications
Children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder may have difficulty developing proper communication skills. Others may also have difficulty in non-verbal communication
Rett’s Syndrome
Rett Syndrome is the most disabling of the Autism Spectrum Disorder classifications. What makes this distinction among the other classifications within ASD is that it is diagnosed
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
This complex disorder, which is included in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is also known as Heller’s Syndrome, Dementia Infantilism, and Disintegrative Infantilism
Pervasive Development Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified
Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) is a classification within the ASD commonly referred to as atypical autism. PDD-NOS is
Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome is often referred to as high-functioning autism because many children with Asperger Syndrome do not exhibit many of the symptoms normally associated
The Autism Spectrum: Where Does your Learner Stand?
A common misconception about autism is that all children diagnosed with the disorder have exactly the same symptoms. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that
Making an Application Folder (For Funding)
To apply for funds, you will need information about the treatment plan, the anticipated treatment cost for your child, information about your health insurance coverage, and other information to show that you