ADOS Test for Autism There are different levels of the ADOS. The autism diagnostic observation schedule is mainly used for children. However, it can be used for older kids who you’re not sure have ADHD, speech delays, or obsessive compulsive behavior. There’s also a part of the ADOS that can be used for adults that...
Autism test waiting lists are long, and getting longer by the day. So, while you're waiting for an autism test, know there are things that you can do to help your child or client. You can be proactive and get a better understanding of where your child or client is at developmentally, and also learn…
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Parents and professionals working with either kids and young adults diagnosed with autism or who have signs of autism will often come to a point where they feel stuck. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This could be because of a regression that child has or maybe a chronic lack of progress in any area of development. As an autism mom, BCBA, RN, and best selling author, I understand the frustrations over feeling stuck. My son Lucas, who is now 23, was diagnosed with autism at a young age. And that's why in this week's blog we're talking about autism language assessment and how to get a child to start talking.</span>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">As parents and professionals, most of us have been involved in the autism diagnosis process at least once. But do we really know how autism is actually diagnosed and what the testing process really looks like? Today I’m going to answer the question <em>how is autism diagnosed</em>? with the help of developmental pediatrician Dr. James Coplan.</span>
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Back in June of 2004, my son, Lucas, was only six years old. He has moderate to severe autism so his behavior reflects his diagnosis. But one morning, he woke up with an acute onset of motor tics. The first day was really abrupt. He started flipping his shoulder and making a sound over and...
A few months ago I did a keynote presentation in Australia where I had the privilege of presenting the lessons I’ve learned on my personal and professional journey with autism. At the end of day I also participated in a panel presentation where I was asked a question something like this: “After spending almost two...
One of the most exciting things that has happened since publishing my book (The Verbal Behavior Approach) in 2007, is the interest in translating my book into different languages. With more than 30,000 copies sold, The Verbal Behavior Approach is now available in several languages including Romanian, French, simplified and complex Chinese, Italian, Japanese and...
