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Five things to do while waiting for an autism evaluation… to months for a diagnostic evaluation after a parent, doctor or teacher notices behaviors that indicate a child may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). How you can prepare while you wait for an ASD evaluation: Learn more about autism. Read about autism and develop a list of questions for the visit and prepare to take action if your child is diagnosed with ASD. Here …
Family in Remote Area Seeks Autism Treatment Guidance… Today’s “Got Questions?” answer comes from former Autism Speaks Assistant Director for Dissemination Science Lauren Elder. I live in an area without access to intensive early intervention therapies for autism. What can I do to help my child? First, let me say that we believe that all children with autism deserve high-quality …
Help for Child with Autism & Recurring Behavioral Crises: Part 2… “Our child – soon to be a teenager – has autism, and there are times when we find ourselves in a true behavioral crisis. What can we do besides call 911?” So … in Westbrooke, Maine. Dr. Siegel heads a newly funded research consortium seeking to advance understanding of severe autism and its treatment. Recurrent behavioral crises, be they hourly or weekly, are among the greatest challenges for …
Family behind White Castle shares their autism journey… search for answers. After nearly a year of taking Chris to doctors and specialists, they finally learned that he had autism. “At the time, we didn’t share his diagnosis with many people. We were too consumed with trying to find out what we … importantly, they wanted to make a difference for other children like Chris and their families. The Ingrams partnered with Autism Speaks Board Member Laura Slatkin and her husband, Harry, for the first Autism Speaks Walk in Columbus, Ohio. Marci …
Teen with autism reluctant to drive; should this parent push?… “My son, who has autism, is not sure if he wants to learn to drive. He’s nervous about getting into an accident. He follows laws, is very … the idea. What are your thoughts?” Today’s “Got Questions?” answer is by psychologist Cathryn Lehman, of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The medical center is one of 14 sites in …
Parents Seek Help Recognizing Dyslexia in Child with Autism… “How early is too early to recognize dyslexia in a child with autism?” Today’s “Got Questions?” answer is from Micah Mazurek, a clinical psychologist in the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. The Thompson Center is a member of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network …
Autism and food aversions: 7 Ways to help a picky eater… Autism often goes hand in hand with food aversions; an expert provides strategies for gently expanding a narrow diet. If you have a picky eater with autism, know that you’re not alone. A recent review of scientific studies found that children with autism are five times …
Research highlights the importance of vocational activities for adults with autism… A study recently published in Autism Research , the official journal of the International Society of Autism Research, shows that vocational activities like employment, volunteer work and post-secondary education are …
Ten steps to help a teen with autism navigate dating … What advice can you give parents on how we should talk about dating and intimacy with our teens who have autism? Guest post by psychologist Lindsey Sterling, PhD, and doctoral student Siena Whitham - autism researchers and therapists with UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. During a now-completed …
Guidance on helping nonverbal child severely disabled by autism… This week’s “Got Questions?” answer is from speech-language pathologist Donna Murray, senior director of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (AS-ATN). We’re always reading about autism programs for verbal kids who can function with some …