Resources Tagged With: neurodiversity

Community Education

Supporting Success for an Autistic Child Age 0-7 [presentation]

This presentation by Dr. Joan Baran and Gina Baldi, MeD, focuses on the ways in which you can support a young child who is on the autism spectrum. Among the topics covered: what is needed for successful social interactions, facilitating one-on-one interaction, creating the environment and opportunities for interaction, and finding teachable moments. Read more ›

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Recognizing the Signs of Autism and What to Do Next [presentation]

Is your child meeting milestones appropriately? How is your child communicating? How is your child’s relationship with his peers?

This presentation by Melanie Hsu, PhD reviews the signs that a child may be on the autism spectrum, how those signs change over time, and what steps to take if you have concerns.
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Helping Children with Autism: Autism Treatment Strategies and Parenting Tips

autism If you’ve recently learned that your child has or might have an autism spectrum disorder, you’re probably wondering and worrying about what comes next. No parent is ever prepared to hear that a child is anything other than happy and healthy, and a diagnosis of autism can be particularly frightening. You may be unsure about how to best help your child, or confused by conflicting treatment advice. Or you may have been told that autism is an incurable, lifelong condition, leaving you concerned that nothing you do will make a difference. Read more ›

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How Are Autism Spectrum Disorders Diagnosed?

toddler-Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can be difficult, since there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorders. Doctors look at the child’s behavior and development to make a diagnosis. ASDs can sometimes be detected at 18 months or younger; however, many children do not receive a final diagnosis until much older. This delay means that children with an ASD might not get the help they need. Read more ›

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Learn the Early Signs of a Developmental Disability [video]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an information campaign called, “Learn the Signs: Act Early,” that aims to educate parents and educators about childhood development. From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Read more ›

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Facts About Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

symbol-of-infinity-of-autism-1192408_1280Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Scientists do not know yet exactly what causes these differences for most people with ASD. However, some people with ASD have a known difference, Read more ›

What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism is a group of developmental brain disorders, collectively called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment, or disability, that children with ASD can have. Some children are mildly impaired by their symptoms, but others are severely disabled. Read more ›

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