About Autism
You have concerns. We have answers. We can help you in understanding what it means when your child is on the spectrum and the best ways to support them and your family.
Table of Contents -About Autism
What are the Signs of Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”) are both names for a group of complex brain development disorders. Those with ASD often experience difficulties with social interactions, verbal and nonverbal communication, maladaptive behaviors and may engage in some form of stereotypy. Diagnoses of Autism are on the rise affecting 1 in 54 Americans.
How Common is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder, which was formalized in only 2013 with the publication of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual, affects about 1% of the world’s population (according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention). That’s a total of over 75 million people, of which at least three million are Americans. Regarding children specifically, there are 10X as many considered to have ASD than 40 years ago. Said increases are directly tied to publicity, decreased stigma, and awareness, with diagnosis being only a part of the reason.
What Treatment Works?
We are very pleased that the work we do is validated by research – our staff have been trained at leading schools that teach the therapy that works best: Applied Behavior Analysis. Our program has been built to incorporate the best practices from research studies, and we are happy to share with you the “why” of what we do.
What Do I Do Next?
If your child already has a diagnosis of Autism / Autism Spectrum Disorder and you are interested in getting started with enrollment, please complete our brief New Client Application or contact us.
If your child has many of the potential signs of autism (read about them here) but does not have a diagnosis, please complete the M-CHAT Autism Screening Tool provided on our website.
- Fill out this form
- We’ll call to schedule an assessment
- We’ll make recommendations and an autism therapy plan to suit your child
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The confidence they deserve – The independence they crave – The skills they need
