A diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis in a child can be very difficult to accept and comprehend for family members. Feelings of desperation
One of the important steps in the proper management of autism is making an early diagnosis. Younger children respond better to autism rehabilitation therapy
The term autism is used to describe a number of developmental and conditions that are characterized by verbal communication delays, among others. Research shows that
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of a number of Pervasive Developmental Disorders that currently afflicts 1 in 88 children. With a prevalence rate so high
One of the early signs of autism in children is a constant resistance or rejection of affection. The delays in the social development of autism can begin as early as infancy wherein
One of the important diagnostic features in autism is qualitative impairment in communication. By definition, children with autism show delays and deficits in the
Children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder may have difficulty developing proper communication skills. Others may also have difficulty in non-verbal communication
Rett Syndrome is the most disabling of the Autism Spectrum Disorder classifications. What makes this distinction among the other classifications within ASD is that it is diagnosed
This complex disorder, which is included in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is also known as Heller’s Syndrome, Dementia Infantilism, and Disintegrative Infantilism
Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) is a classification within the ASD commonly referred to as atypical autism. PDD-NOS is
Being an RBT for me was extremely fun because where were you going to find a place where you can be completely silly without having to worry what people thought about you? This was the only job that made me feel like I could make a dramatic difference while being myself.
I also liked to be surrounded by people that had the same goals of wanting to help kids and the teamwork made the job much easier and more enjoyable.
Change and progress was the ultimate goal for our kiddos. The early intervention program was seriously only a miracle because I saw changes in the kiddos that from day one, you wouldn’t even recognize who they were.
Changes from being able to utter 3-4 words where they can only make a syllable from when they started, the behavior decreases in which kiddo that used to engage in 30-40 0 self-harm to only half, learning how to wait during games, table work where they use to swipe and drop to the floor if they had to.
My favorite was when the parents would tell us what amazing progress they were making at home. I used to tear up and felt for these parents so much because it was already difficult for them and now, they can trust and rely on ABA and the therapists knowing their goal was ours.
By Emma Rogers, BA, RBT
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