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Difficulties in non-verbal and verbal communication, social interactions, and play activities are all common with Autism. Autism is a bio-neurological-developmental disability, and it usually manifests before the age of 3 years old. It is hard to diagnose Autism before the age of 24 months. Autism is more common in boys than in girls. There are a few early signs of autism that parents can look out for in their children, such as an absence of “typical” behaviors. For example, an autistic infant may not want to be cuddled and may not look at their mother when they are being fed. Autism varies from person to person, but here are some early signs to be aware of:
Autism can also be related to some speech and language difficulties. Here are some signs that may lead to an autism diagnosis:
Restricted and repetitive behaviors are also common with individuals on the Autism spectrum. Here are some examples to look for:
Autism is a disorder that we have become more aware of. Although, there is no cure for autism, therapy can significantly help with the wide variety of symptoms that are present. Early intervention of autism is important. At Psychological Assessment and Treatment Services we work with a wide range of ages of individuals on the autism spectrum. No two cases of autism look the same, which is why we will tailor therapy to each individual’s needs. We will work collaboratively with the individual and the family to make therapy as beneficial as possible.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a guide created by the American Psychiatric Association that healthcare providers use to diagnose mental disorders, people with ASD often have:
Autism is known as a ‘spectrum’ disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience.
Our office utilizes the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule–Second Edition) to assist in the classification of Autism. The evaluation of Autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has the following elements:
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