When you have questions about your child’s development, you may hear two different suggestions. A teacher might mention Child Find, while your pediatrician talks about an autism evaluation with a specialist. Both involve testing your child, and both can identify autism. They answer different questions, though, and open different doors. For Columbia parents trying to […]
Most parents don’t start with a plan. They start with a feeling that something about their child’s development is different, and then a long list of questions. You may wonder who to call first, whether your child needs a referral and how long answers will take. If you live in Columbia or elsewhere in Howard […]
Receiving an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis for your child can bring both relief and a wave of new questions. Among the terms you will hear from clinicians, pediatricians and specialists are “autism levels.” When the American Psychiatric Association updated the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), it consolidated previously separate diagnoses – […]
Preventative care and early detection are two phrases that are omnipresent in just about every healthcare setting today. The major shift in focus from reactive to preventative care is due to overwhelming research that shows that the earlier issues can be addressed, the better the outcomes are — regardless of what the issue may be. This […]
So much has changed in the last 25 years in regards to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for the good. Thanks to advanced research, healthcare professionals are now equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to diagnose children with autism more accurately than ever before. Today, there are multiple earning […]
Early intervention is perhaps the most important aspect of helping to support children who face challenges with social-emotional skills. Research has undeniably shown that the earlier that behavioral concerns are identified, the higher the chance that a child will have at reaching their full potential. This fact is a major reason why so many early […]
Researchers have developed a number of tests aimed to identify some potential signs and symptoms of many different disorders and conditions. These various tests screen for all types of signs and symptoms related to things such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and some pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) that could be related. A common test that’s […]
It’s well-known that early intervention is critical in helping to support children as they grow. Major agencies such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics stress the importance of early identification of potential developmental delays, and possible intervention services when appropriate. The reason for the emphasis on […]
While much knowledge has been gained about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the neurodevelopmental disorder. One continuing challenge for parents and mental and physical health practitioners is that autism isn’t so straightforward to diagnose. That’s because autism cannot be diagnosed using a simple blood test […]
Research has shown that the earlier an autism diagnosis can be made, the better outcomes a child can have. That’s because early intervention treatments are crucial to helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build the communication, social and daily life skills with which they commonly struggle. Much research has been done into ASD in […]
