The label is given to people who have untypical social interactions, communication and have some restrictive and/or repetitive behavior. It is called a spectrum condition because the symptoms of autism can vary such a lot from person to person...
Why is it important to start as early as possible?
There are many different assistive devices and most of them are available for the smallest children. A therapist can assist you in finding the right equipment to promote social and cognitive development as well as motor function for your child...
What You Need to Know: Early Intervention
Children receive services for different lengths of time, depending on what they need. Some children participate for a short time to address a temporary delay in development. Other children may require follow-up special education services once they enter school...
Understanding Autism: From DSM-IV to DSM-5 and Beyond
The term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is frequently used interchangeably with autism. Diagnoses from DSM-IV such as Asperger’s Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Autistic Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Not Otherwise Specified) are now all included within the umbrella of ASD under DSM-5...
