With the sharp increase of autism diagnoses in recent years, researchers have sought to find out what the causes of the development disorder are. It’s become well-known that part of the reason why there has been such a spike in diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder is likely because the diagnosis criteria for the disorder have […]

Asperger syndrome sometimes gets confused with other developmental disorders. In fact, people are often confused about what Asperger syndrome is and whether it’s the same or different from autism. Asperger syndrome, often referred to simply as Asperger’s is a developmental disorder just like autism. And, until 2013, it was categorized as a separate disorder. That […]

When children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, it’s natural for parents to experience a lot of different emotions. Feelings of sadness, regret, confusion and more are very common. The most pressing question that parents and caregivers have is whether a person with autism can live a normal life. This is perhaps the largest misconception […]

Even though autism spectrum disorder has become more prevalent in recent years, there are still a lot of questions that parents have about ASD. One common question that people have is: Does autism get worse with age? That’s a natural question to ask, as many developmental disorders can get worse over time. With autism, there […]

Many children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder find success with applied behavior analysis treatments. Also known as ABA therapy, this personalized and flexible treatment plan helps children with ASD improve their communication skills and build other skills that they’ll need to succeed in life. Learn more about what ABA therapy is Doctors […]

Part of the Insurance Guide for ABA Therapy An increasing number of children are being diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) every year. A report issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2021, for instance, highlighted that the prevalence of autism had increased more than twofold from 2004 — from one in […]

Applied behavior analysis therapy, or ABA therapy, has proven to be one of the most effective treatments for children with autism. Using a multi-pronged, reward-based approach, ABA therapists help children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder learn the communication and everyday skills they need to thrive in life. ABA therapy has been used for many years […]

It can be challenging to diagnose someone with autism spectrum disorder because there isn’t a definitive medical test that can produce results. Unlike some diseases such as cancer, there isn’t a blood test or imaging that can reveal an ASD diagnosis. What makes diagnosing autism even more challenging is that it can look a lot […]

Autism spectrum disorder, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is a developmental disability that’s caused by differences that are present in the brain. Those who are diagnosed with ASD typically have challenges with social interaction and communication, and experience repetitive and/or restricted interests or behaviors. People who have ASD could […]

ABA therapy is gaining a lot of attention as one of the most effective treatment options for children with autism. And this attention comes at the right time, as the National Autism Association1 reports that one in 54 U.S. children are diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. Part of the reason that autism rates have increased […]