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Genetic testing for autism… Video (Responsive)."]} We recommend anyone with an autism diagnosis get genetic testing. Unfortunately, less than half of people with autism do. Current genetic testing will not give answers to everyone, but without testing we will not be able to give information to some individuals or families that could explain the possible cause of autism and possible future medical conditions. When you are ready to have genetic testing, we suggest you start with the …
Autism and Gender Identity… Children’s Hospital and director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Child Development Center. I suspect my child with autism may be transgender. How will her autism affect how she processes her gender identity? How can we best support her as parents? Researchers have made some …
Autism in the Black community… Getting an autism diagnosis can be a challenging journey for any family, but for Black families, the process often comes with … unique obstacles. Thanks to public awareness and outreach campaigns in underserved communities, the most recent CDC autism prevalence report shows that the prevalence of autism in the Black community is—for the first time—higher than in the …
ACEing Autism, Washington… ACEing Autism, Washington …
Autism and anxiety in adults… have an anxiety disorder – twice that of neurotypical adults – making it one of the most common co-occurring conditions of autism spectrum disorder. Symptoms can include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, headaches, … thoughts and an inability to eat can be signs of anxiety. What makes identification tricky is that traits that characterize autism, including social deficits and restricted interests, can mimic symptoms of anxiety. Compounding the problem is that …
Video: Thriving with autism… differences. It's a real-life reminder that kindness, inclusivity, and understanding can truly change lives. After Tyler's autism diagnosis at age two, his parents felt a wide range of emotions: from witnessing him struggle with speech loss to … challenges with love, support, and empathy. … Meet Tyler: University graduate and fearless advocate … Video: Thriving with autism …
Milestones National Autism Conference By Milestones Autism Resources… Milestones National Autism Conference By Milestones Autism Resources …
Summer at Spark Center for Autism By Autism Alliance of Michigan… Summer at Spark Center for Autism By Autism Alliance of Michigan …
Autism Social Club By Autism Society of Northern Virginia… Autism Social Club By Autism Society of Northern Virginia …
Autism Acceptance Celebration… Autism Acceptance Celebration …