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...
Symptoms of Autism
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...