Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of neurodevelopmental disorders predominantly characterized by impaired social functioning and communication disturbances. Symptoms can include intense focus on one item, unresponsiveness, lack of...
Understanding the Different Types of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autistic Disorder
Autistic Disorder, also known as the ‘classic case of Autism.’ This is the typical case that people think of when they think of an individual with Autism. These individuals may have issues with verbal and non-verbal...
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a lifelong developmental condition which affects approximately 1 in 100 children. The common areas of difficulty for children with ASD include communication, socialization, restricted or repetitive behaviors,...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
Cognitive behavioral therapy may be a treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder who have other mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It teaches children to alter...
Behavioral Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
Early intervention by a team of specialists is critical for a child with autism spectrum disorder. This team may include a psychologist, a speech and language therapist, and an occupational or physical therapist. Through intensive treatment, these...
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
Autism spectrum disorder is a group of complex neurological and developmental disorders that affect brain development and cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges.
People with the condition have difficulty with social interactions...
Common Symptoms of Autism in Children
Autism is a condition which affects the way a person responds to the world around them.
The label is given to people who have untypical social interactions, communication and have some restrictive and/or repetitive behavior. It is called a...
Understanding Autism: From DSM-IV to DSM-5 and Beyond
Autism is a severe disruption of the normal development process and is often diagnosed within the first few years of life. Autism is viewed as a spectrum or a continuum of disorders, with varying degrees of severity and levels of functioning. The...
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism
How ABA Therapy Helps Children with Autism Develop Daily Skills
ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) refers to interventions that are developed from a branch of science called behaviour analysis.
ABA is much more than an intervention for children...
An Outlook on Autism
The autism spectrum covers several disorders with a wide range of features. Each autistic person is unique, and no single definition can describe an individual or predict how their life will be.
Some people will have high support needs...
