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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)… or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated  1 …
Signs of autism… with the developmental milestones that your child should be reaching. The list below gives some examples of common types of behaviors you might see in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  Not  all  autistic children will have  … repetition of words or phrases (echolalia) Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings Restricted interests Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.) Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, …
Social Communication Disorder: Parents seek guidance… individuals with autism share these difficulties. But to receive a diagnosis of ASD under DSM-5, one must also have the repetitive behaviors and/or restricted interests typical of autism. Who would receive this diagnosis? Good question. As mentioned …
AGRE Diagnostic Information… in the AGRE pedigree catalog. Other measures conducted during the diagnostic evaluation include the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, the Raven Colored Progressive Matrices, the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, and the Stanford-Binet … for autism on the ADI-R, subjects must meet the required cutoff scores on the domains of social interaction, communication, repetitive behaviors, and age of onset.  It should be understood that while AGRE uses ADI-R data to derive these affected status …
Meet Cody, Colton, and Madelyn… very young. I noticed Cody and Colton, two of the triplets, were always bouncing in their cribs 24/7. I kept an eye out for repetitive behaviors as well. When there was a speech delay and we saw that Jaxon, the third of the trio, was playing and engaging more …
Autism and food allergies… stomach pain, lethargy, or hyperactivity. Or they can be behavioral – for example, acting out irritation or retreating into repetitive behaviors. Parents often list milk, gluten, soy, corn and egg proteins as the primary offenders.  Typically, we work with …
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Brian Boyd as newest member of science advisory group … of Kansas, studies behavior-based interventions for young and school-age children with autism as well as restricted, repetitive behaviors in autism. “Dr. Boyd’s impressive body of research and dedication to improving the lives of children with autism …
Meet Nico L.… How have those services positively impacted his life? Nico currently receives speech therapy and is soon to start Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Speech has impacted his learning and his eagerness to communicate with others. He loves to … his pediatrician. She informed me that Nico was very young to be diagnosed but encouraged me to keep a close eye on his behaviors and document my concerns. As Nico progressed, so did his symptoms. He continued to not respond to his name, made … or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges associated with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. It is not a disease. Learn more about autism signs and symptoms . …
Nutrition… that can make a nutritious diet especially difficult. Food sensitivities, gastroenterological issues and restricted or repetitive behaviors are just a few examples. The following resources can help you and your family overcome these challenges.  Tool …
BPD and autism… distinct mental health conditions in the DSM-5. BPD is a personality disorder characterized by unstable emotions, impulsive behavior, and an unstable sense of self. ASD is a neurological and developmental disorder that involves challenges in social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. However, upon closer examination, there is a BPD and autism overlap since …