
Early intervention is key in helping a child with Autism grow into their full potential, and overcome any behavioral, cognitive, or socio-emotional challenges. The sooner you get a diagnosis, the sooner you can get treatment. Children as young as 15-18 months can get a diagnosis of Autism. If your doctor will not evaluate your child for Autism because they are too young or may outgrow symptoms, consult with another doctor. Know the warning signs of Autism and share them with people. The following Red Flags may indicate a child is at risk for an Autism Spectrum Disorder and is in need of an immediate evaluation: Impairment in Social Interaction:
Impairment in Communication:
Repetitive Behaviors & Restricted Interests:
Source:https://www.firstsigns.org/concerns/flags.htm If your baby shows any of these signs, please ask your pediatrician or family practitioner for an immediate evaluation:
Source: http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/learn-signs *Resource: The M CHAT is a simple and quick screening tool for Autism that takes about 5 minutes to complete and can be administered by anyone. This screening tool will let you know if you should seek further evaluation or not. Did you know...
Facts about Autism. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2016, from https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/facts-about-autism
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Achievement Behavior Services is a boutique agency providing quality individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children on the autism spectrum. Established in 2015 ABS is licensed and trained ABA therapists implement behavioral therapy methods in the child’s environment to improve social, behavioral and adaptive skills.
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