Alongside the increased understanding of these complex and disabling conditions is the acknowledgment of a broadening of the diagnostic criteria away from a narrow definition of autism to the autism spectrum with less clear diagnostic boundaries. Growing evidence of the importance of early diagnosis and...
ASD has a very wide range of symptoms. Some people who are “on the spectrum” have severe mental disabilities. Others are highly intelligent and able to live independently. Wherever your child falls on the spectrum, getting anautism diagnosisis a two-stage process, and it starts with your p...
"Diagnosingautism spectrum disorder[ASD] can be difficult because there is nomedical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder," the agency noted. "Doctors look at the child's developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis." At what age can a diagnosis be made? According to...
Rates of diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) vary significantly around the world. According todatapublished by the World Population Review, countries with the highest number of diagnoses of childhoodautismper 100,000 children include Singapore (1,460), Japan (1,450) and Australia (1,160)...
How to Detect Autism: A Blood Test Could One Day Provide Early Diagnosis; Tests for the Risk of a Child Being Born with the Condition Are Elusive and Contr... How to Detect Autism: A Blood Test Could One Day Provide Early Diagnosis; Tests for the Risk of a Child Being Born with the...
How to save the diagnosis of autism after 18 years. Tips for parentsHow to save the diagnosis of autism after 18 years. Tips for parentsdoi:10.17759/autdd.2015130308Tips for parents about how to save the diagnosis of autism after 18 years.Kreme...
What is the actual role of a pediatrician in a logical and practical approach to the problem? And also how could we promote early diagnosis?In the following review article, I am going to answer these questions, mainly by introducing a new checklist for early diagnosis as well as a guide ...
On the one hand, a clear diagnosis can bring a sense of relief, and on the other hand, autism is a life-long challenge with no specific "cure," which can cause all sorts of emotions to pop up as you try to figure out how to manage things moving forward. It sounds like you ...
While denial is a normal reaction, at first, continuing to deny the autism diagnosis can lead to serious consequences for people on the spectrum. Depending on who is experiencing the denial, it can lead to delays in treatments or assistance that may be beneficial to autistic children. There ar...
They get to decide if they want to disclose their autism diagnosis to the disabilities office. Once they do, they still need to go through established campus procedures to receive accommodations from professors. It’s a big change from high school and requires the ability to...