The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intensive Therapy for Children with Autism
It’s a fact: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is becoming more widespread across the United States. There is no consensus on why the prevalence of the condition is continuing to rise. Theories range from more awareness, to better diagnosis, to genetic mutations… even to...
Why it is Critical to Give Pediatricians the Tools They Need to Help Families of Children with ASD
The number of children in the United States who have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing dramatically. The December 2018 issue of Pediatrics, reports that 1 in 40 children in the U.S. have been identified with ASD.[i] This is...
8 things you should know about the diagnostic evaluation process for Autism Spectrum disorder
In this blog, we cover the purpose and process of conducting a diagnostic evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will learn what the evaluator is looking for, what areas are evaluated, what kinds of tests are used, and what to expect during and after the...