This month, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) published an “AACAP Official Action” document in their journal titled Practice Parameter for the Assessment and treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder. The title is a mouthful, and so is the document – 28 pages giving ...
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Communication is a key element in the development and well-being of children with ASD. Below you will find a tip sheet which highlights some areas of engagement that can help children and parents to communicate effectively.
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that first appears in childhood. In spite of much research, there remains no known cause although there are many theories. A research project conducted by the Inova Translational Medicine Institute in Fairfax, VA might provide additional clues. The project will follow 5000 women and their babies through pregnancy to age 2. In addition to genomic studies, ...
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Below you will find a tip sheet with illustrations specific to different moods and emotions. This sheet will be helpful for both parents and children to identify physically how a child may be feeling.
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There are many different theories and beliefs about ASD – different thoughts about cause, interventions, accommodations, and outcomes. The Director of the National Institute of Mental Health wrote a blog post about the Four Kingdoms of Autism on February 13, 2013, and it is a good read.
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Bedtime for children can prove difficult in many ways. Some have trouble falling asleep; others may have a hard time sleeping though the night. Below you will find some helpful tips for preventing or responding to some sleep-related issues.
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The University of Minnesota recently released a report of research they conducted that was funded by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National institutes of health (NIH) and Autism Speaks.
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One challenge that can occur is the child’s inability to identify what hurts. For this week's post you can find a picture communication symbol sheet which illustrates different parts of the body where pain can occur. Feel free to print this sheet and make it visible throughout the home.
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