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Healthcare & Treatment
Families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have lots of questions about treatments and about how ASD may affect typical healthcare needs. Some of the questions answered in this section include:
- What are the various treatments for ASD?
- Where can I find a treatment provider?
- How do I know which treatment is best?
- Does health insurance cover the costs of treatments?
- How do I know if a treatment is actually working?
- What can be done to make regular medical appointments (dentists, regular check ups, etc.) less stressful?
The Healthcare & Treatment 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 16, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Though not common, self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) sometimes occur in children and adults on the autism spectrum, particularly in those with intellectual disability and/or limited functional communication abilities. SIB is defined as behaviors that...
Last updated on Jun 16, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI) is a treatment for children on the autism spectrum where the main focus is on the parent-child relationship. Individual families have reported improvement following treatment with RDI. However, the...
Last updated on Jun 16, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Mandated insurance coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has passed in many states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The passage of state autism insurance laws demonstrates that some fiscal responsibility belongs to the health...
Last updated on Jun 16, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
If your child on the autism spectrum needs to have a blood draw due to an upcoming medical procedure or for testing, both you and your child may be anxious about it. In preparing for the blood draw procedure, consider whether your child will respond...
Last updated on Jun 15, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Individuals with Intellectual Disability (formerly referred to as "Mental Retardation") have deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning, which are observed during development (generally, before the age of 18). Intellectual functioning includes...
Last updated on Jun 15, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
So you have concerns that you or your child may be on the autism spectrum. What should you do? Who can you turn to? How do you find out for sure? The only way to know for sure is to have an evaluation by a doctor or other clinician with experience...
Last updated on Jun 15, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you likely want to do everything you can to help your child. You may have worked diligently with your child's school to ensure that your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) is as complete...
Last updated on Jun 15, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Once you have decided what treatment you want to pursue, it is probably a good idea to contact two or three clinicians who are therapists with the particular expertise you are looking for – for example, speech-language pathologists, occupational...
Last updated on Jun 15, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Good regular oral care is the best way to keep and maintain oral health. It is known that children and adults are at increased risk of cavities if they have a preference for soft, sticky, sugary foods. Furthermore, sensory aversions common are common...
Last updated on Jun 15, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Medical Assistance (MA, also known as Medicaid) is a public insurance system. It may be used to cover medical bills that insurance does not pay or can be used as a primary insurance if a child is not covered by other insurance. MA will cover...