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Autism is Treatable
Autism can be detected, diagnosed, and treated in a child as early as 18 months.
Science shows that brains can rewire and adapt to the environment, and it's easier for this rewiring to occur earlier in brain development. If we intervene early, we have a better chance of changing the developing brain.
Research shows that nearly 50% of the children who receive intensive ABA-based treatment can “catch up” to average range in their intellectual and educational functioning.
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8 Books by and for Adults with ASD
Transitioning, employment, and personal happiness Autism spectrum disorder is not specifically a pediatric issue. Statistics show that in the United States, 1 in 45, or 2.21% of adults over the age of 18, have autism. This is higher than the 1.85% prevalence rate of children in the US with ASD. Despite these numbers, until recently, …
Read More Multilingualism and the Autism Spectrum
What you need to know Many children on the spectrum have difficulty with language development and understanding. Beyond speaking and grammar, language difficulties can include trouble with communicative hand gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions.1 Because these language barriers exist for autistic individuals, multilingual parents are often wary of teaching multiple languages to their child(ren) …
Read More Common Comorbid Conditions in ASD
What they are and what they look like Comorbidity occurs when two or more conditions or disorders are present in the same individual. On average, around three quarters of individuals diagnosed with ASD have at least one comorbid condition. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), anxiety, and depression are the most prevalent comorbidities among individuals on the …
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