One of the key priorities of interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is starting early, with some evidence showing infants as young as seven months old could benefit. Yet, most children in North America aren't diagnosed with ASD until they're over four years of age. New research le...
Educating Students About Autism Spectrum Disorder Using the Kit for Kids Curriculum: Effects on Knowledge and AttitudesThe number of students identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in public schools has...doi:10.17105/SPR-2017-0091.V48-2Jonathan M. Campbell...
Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Individuals who have marked deficits in social communication, but whose symptoms do not otherwise meet criteria for autism spectrum disorder, should be evaluated for...
Autism is a neurobiological disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across settings that are not accounted for by developmental delays. A diagnosis of Autism is made when the symptoms impair functioning and reflect restrictive, repetitive patterns of behav...
Testing For Autism Gut-Brain Problems Comprehensive Organic Acids Test My top test for anyone with autism is the Comprehensive Organic Acids Test (OAT). The OAT shows an extensive metabolic snapshot of a person’s overall health. The OAT measures neurotransmitter levels, yeast, fungal, and bacter...
Autism spectrum disorder, especially a more severe form of the disorder characterized by significant impairments in social interaction and communication, highly repetitive behavior, and strong resistance to change. au′tistn. au·tis′tic(-tĭk)adj.& n. ...
The objective of the present study is to investigate the impact of Sex Chromosome Trisomy (SCT; XXX, XXY, XYY) on the early appearance of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms, and the predictive value of Joint Attention for symptoms of ASD. SCTs are specific genetic conditions that may se...
However, since the current screening methods for autism tend to fail to identify autism until there are social or verbal abnormalities, auditory testing could be feasible. Dr. Randy Kulesza stated, “Often people with autism suffer from hypersensitivity, meaning even relatively quiet sounds can feel...
Whether we want to believe it or not, the coronavirus is here and your child will be out of school and/or therapy and at home for the next 2-3 weeks and possibly longer. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this spontaneous and abrupt change is a difficult one. Trying to...
Lynch's desire to improve autism screening grew from her experiences watching parents struggle through the cumbersome process of pursuing a formal diagnosis for their child. While an estimated one in 44 children in the U.S. are diagnosed withautism spectrum disorder(ASD) by age 8, many kids ge...