Diagnosing Autism
How do professionals screen for and diagnose autism? What do the "red flags" look like
Before You Drive Yourself Crazy Over an Autism Diagnosis
Before you drive yourself crazy over child's autism diagnosis, take a deep breath. Then read this article. You're probably doing most things right already - and there's nothing that you can't try tomorrow.
Before you drive yourself crazy over child's autism diagnosis, take a deep breath. Then read this article. You're probably doing most things right already - and there's nothing that you can't try tomorrow.
What to Do After the Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
An autism spectrum diagnosis can be devastating. Here's a step-by-step guide to helping your child and yourself.
An autism spectrum diagnosis can be devastating. Here's a step-by-step guide to helping your child and yourself.
What NOT To Expect When Your Child is Diagnosed With Autism
Doctors can diagnose autism spectrum disorder fairly quickly. But what can you expect beyond a simple diagnosis? Here's what NOT to expect from most healthcare providers.
Doctors can diagnose autism spectrum disorder fairly quickly. But what can you expect beyond a simple diagnosis? Here's what NOT to expect from most healthcare providers.
What NOT to Do When Your Child Is Diagnosed with Autism
When your child is diagnosed with autism, you may feel you need to learn everything, do everything, and pay for everything - right now. But before you plunge in, take a moment to read this article!
When your child is diagnosed with autism, you may feel you need to learn everything, do everything, and pay for everything - right now. But before you plunge in, take a moment to read this article!
Is Infant Diagnosis of Autism Possible?
Is it really possible to diagnose autism in infants? Philip and Osnat Teitelbaum believe the answer is yes, and they've written a book to promote their research. Find out more about their theories and research.
Is it really possible to diagnose autism in infants? Philip and Osnat Teitelbaum believe the answer is yes, and they've written a book to promote their research. Find out more about their theories and research.
Accelerated Head Growth May be One Symptom of Autism
While there's no clear cut way to know whether an infant is likely to develop symptoms of an autism spectrum disorder, this study suggests that accelerated head growth may be one important symptom to track.
While there's no clear cut way to know whether an infant is likely to develop symptoms of an autism spectrum disorder, this study suggests that accelerated head growth may be one important symptom to track.
Who Should Diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Your child doesn't make eye contact, has speech delays, or just seems "off." You want to know if the problem could be autism. Who is the right person to evaluate and diagnose your child with autism?
Your child doesn't make eye contact, has speech delays, or just seems "off." You want to know if the problem could be autism. Who is the right person to evaluate and diagnose your child with autism?
Early Signs of Autism
With so many headlines about autism, many parents are worried about their child's development. How do you know whether a delay or difference is really significant? How do you decide whether your child should see a professional? Here are some of the red flag symptoms to look for.
With so many headlines about autism, many parents are worried about their child's development. How do you know whether a delay or difference is really significant? How do you decide whether your child should see a professional? Here are some of the red flag symptoms to look for.
How Is Autism Diagnosed?
The DMV-IV is the medical text which defines how a disorder should be diagnosed. In it, Autistic Spectrum Disorders are defined by six characteristics. Your practitioner or evaluation team should use the DMV-IV definitions to diagnose you or your child.
The DMV-IV is the medical text which defines how a disorder should be diagnosed. In it, Autistic Spectrum Disorders are defined by six characteristics. Your practitioner or evaluation team should use the DMV-IV definitions to diagnose you or your child.
Symptoms of Autism
Autistic people may have a range of symptoms, including physical, intellectual, psychological and emotional differences.
Autistic people may have a range of symptoms, including physical, intellectual, psychological and emotional differences.
Screening and Diagnosis of Autism
How do professionals screen for and diagnose autism?
How do professionals screen for and diagnose autism?