No. However, the type of regression that comes after normal development is unique to autism.
The term autism is used to describe a number of developmental conditions that are characterized by verbal communication problems, among others. Autism and communication difficulties often go hand in hand.
Autism was believed to be caused by a lack of parental care and childhood trauma. However, later it was proved that biological disorders were responsible for the cause rather than poor parenting.
With visual cues, you can gradually change them from specific pictures to more general ones until the time when you can totally remove them.
Yes, most if not all, children affected by autism are capable of toilet training. The process just takes longer than usual since autism usually renders your child with difficulties in communicating and focusing.
The nothing per orem (NPO) or nothing by mouth diet is prescribed for a child who is undergoing dental sedation because the aspiration or reflux of gastric contents during the procedure needs to be avoided.
No, not all children diagnosed with autism need to go under sedation when having a dental procedure done. Sedation is recommended for those children who are highly anxious and apprehensive. Children who are capable of cooperating, communication and understanding may be done without sedation as long as the risk of accidental injuries during the procedure […]
A behavior checklist describes specific skills and conditions that should be observed. Behavior checklists are customized based on individual needs. They can be arranged by hierarchy (of most important behavior or skill to treat), target one specific behavior or skill area, or address multiple behaviors or skill areas. Behavior Checklists commonly use a Likert scale […]
A behavior checklist describes specific skills and conditions that should be observed. Behavior checklists are customized based on individual needs. They can be arranged by hierarchy (of most important behavior or skill to treat), target one specific behavior or skill area, or address multiple behaviors or skill areas. Behavior Checklists commonly use a Likert scale […]
The communication learning process flow is given as: • Listening • Speaking • Reading • Writing