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Black Children Wait Longer For Autism Diagnosis
New research shows that it often takes three years and visits to multiple providers before Black children are diagnosed with autism, denying them a critical opportunity for therapy when it’s likely to be most effective. Read more >>
Autism Risk Estimated at 3 to 5% for Children Whose Parents Have a Sibling With Autism
Roughly 3 to 5% of children with an aunt or uncle with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can also be expected to have ASD, compared to about 1.5% of children in the general population, according to a study funded by the Read more >>
Building Social Skills in Kids with Autism [presentation]
We are rarely taught explicit social rules because we are just expected to figure them out. It’s quite complicated and many children on the Autism Spectrum struggle to navigate their social worlds. Learn the strategies and explicit skills that will Read more >>
NIH Study Suggests Children of Mothers With PCOS May Be at Higher Risk for Anxiety, ADHD
Children born to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be at higher risk for anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and behavioral problems, compared to children whose mothers do not have the infertility disorder, according to National Institutes of Health researchers. Read more >>
17-Year-Old Boy with Nonverbal Autism Blogs to Reach Others Like Him
A few years ago, Mitchell Robins wasn’t able to tell anyone precisely what he was thinking. He lost the ability to speak when he was 4 and relied primarily on a system of pictures and limited sign language to tell Read more >>
Largest-Ever Genetic Study of Autism Yields New Insights
In a landmark study that analyzed the DNA of more than 35,000 people from around the world, the NIH-funded international Autism Sequencing Consortium (ASC) identified variants in 102 genes associated with increased risk of developing ASD, up from 65 identified Read more >>
ASDs: What Are the Signs and Symptoms?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Scientists do not know yet exactly what causes these differences for most people with ASD. However, some people with ASD have a known difference, such as Read more >>
Self Evaluation Checklist for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder [downloadable]
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have a variety of strengths and needs. The following checklist was developed by Hannah Grieco, an education and disability advocate, as a tool to help your child or student develop a plan for support Read more >>
Autism Spectrum Disorder Checklist: A Tool for Parents and Teachers [downloadable]
Traditional autism checklists focus on broad areas of strengths and needs. This checklist is a tool to help teachers and parents to pinpoint clear, precise goals and accommodations for IEPs, 504s, and general understanding. Read more >>
Checklist: Autism Spectrum Disorders Symptoms and Signs [downloadable]
This ASD symptom checklist is a resource to help parents gather information about their child’s symptoms, behaviors, and needs. Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
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2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
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1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
