Signs of Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects 1 in 68 children in the U.S. alone -- and that number only includes children who have been diagnosed!
Struggling With Meals
It is normal for a child to go through a stage during which food does not appeal as much as a parent would like it to. According to a study conducted by the American Association
Repetitive Behaviors of Children Diagnosed with Autism
One of the features often shown in a child with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) is repetitive behavior. This could be a repetitive movement such as rocking
Inattention, Overactivity, and Impulsiveness in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Many children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) display abnormal behaviors such as restlessness, poor attention span, and overactivity
Hearing Problem of Audio Disconnect in Children with Autism
An apparent hearing deficit is one of the early signs that a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) may exhibit. A hearing test may rule out the presence
Avoidance of Eye Contact: An Early Sign of Autism
Early detection and treatment have been declared critical to autism, putting more emphasis on the early identification of the red flags of autism
Evaluating Responsiveness
Parents and pediatricians need to be alert to the signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) in children, for early diagnosis. Early diagnosis of autism may lead
Out of Context Mimicry and Repetitiveness in Autism
Current evidence suggests that children with autism are able to understand and emulate goal-directed actions, but may have specific impairments in automatic mimicry
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States
Autistic Disorder
classic Autism Disorder is one of the classifications under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is also referred to as Early Infantile Autism, Childhood Autism