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Diagnosis
Setting off on the road to a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not easy for anyone. Knowing what to expect can help make the process easier. In the Diagnosis section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™, you will learn:
- The early warning signs of ASD
- How to get a diagnosis
- How to access services (even before getting a formal medical diagnosis)
- How to share the diagnosis with friends, family, and even the impatient lady at the grocery store
The Diagnosis section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™ answers many questions you may have and may help you to prepare for the unexpected. Use the filter options on the left side of your screen below to narrow article selections by categories.
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Last updated on Jun 9, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Deciding that your child might need an evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is usually the culmination of a 3 step process. STEP 1, or first: THERE IS A CONCERN. A parent, family member, caregiver, teacher, speech-language pathologist...
Last updated on Jun 9, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
If your doctor is concerned that your child may have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), he or she should refer your child to other professionals for a complete and thorough evaluation. The elements of an evaluation are determined by the areas of...
Last updated on Jun 9, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Some children have difficulties with swallowing or eating foods with particular texture, smells, colors, etc. Refusing to eat certain food, throwing tantrums or showing other behaviors during meals, or gagging and vomiting around certain foods can be...
Last updated on Jun 9, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
All people may have times in their lives when they feel sad, or blue, or down. However, the extent to which this occurs, the length of time it lasts, and/or the degree it impacts the person or represents a change in the person's functioning may be...
Last updated on Jun 8, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and features of ASD can occur as part of some genetic conditions. Approximately 20% of children with ASD will have a diagnosable genetic syndrome. These syndromes can be due to missing or extra stretches of DNA...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
If you think that your child is not developing at the same rate or in the same way as most children his or her age, it is often a good idea to talk to your child’s pediatrician first. Explain your concerns. Tell the doctor what you have observed and...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Sometimes, due to grades, behaviors, or just a general gut feeling, parents may worry that their child has “something going on” that may help explain difficulties their child is experiencing. Perhaps you are getting calls from the school, or maybe...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Who can a relative, concerned neighbor, or friend go to with worries or concerns about a child who is not developing as expected? Medical and educational professionals are equipped with the tools to determine if these concerns are real. They also...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Self advocacy means: (1) knowing what you need, and (2) knowing how to get those needs met. Self-advocacy is important for all life tasks, at home, in school, for work, and in the community. When children are young, they rely on their families to...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
My name is Erin. I'm 23 years old, and I want to help others understand what my life is like living with Asperger Syndrome. My hope is that people can learn from what I have been through and apply it to what may help someone they know on the spectrum...