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Explaining an Autism Diagnosis to Your Child
Our 7-year-old was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He’ll be moved to a new classroom and begin ABA therapy in the next few weeks. Can you give us some advice on helping him understand what’s going on? To answer Read more >>
Presenter Karen Fessel provides an overview of some of the steps involved in getting insurance to cover intensive mental health treatments for teens, including outdoor and traditional residential therapies, along with day treatment and outpatient mental health treatments. Read more >>
75% of Staff at this Successful IT Company Are on the Autism Spectrum
Ultra Testing is a New York-based software testing and quality assurance startup that employs over 60 workers remotely across 20 states, 75% of whom are on the autism spectrum. Not only is the company open to hiring neurodiverse employees, it Read more >>
Playground Study: Making Recess More Inclusive for Kids with Autism
Recess, for most children, is synonymous with freedom. A break from class that has nothing to do with learning and everything to do with play. For children with autism, the playground can be an isolating experience. The spontaneous soccer games, Read more >>
Diagnosing and Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) [downloadable]
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects behavior, communication and social functioning. Psychologists can play an important role diagnosing ASD and helping people cope with and manage the challenges associated with the disorder. Read more >>
Navigating Autism Services [presentation]
Navigating the service systems related to autism can be a confusing and overwhelming process. This presentation explains what the main service systems are and how to access them, including insurance, school district and regional center. Come learn about services in Read more >>
Stanford Researchers Develop a Smartphone App to Simultaneously Treat and Track Autism
Diagnosing autism can take half a day or more of clinical observation, and that’s the quick part – often, families wait years just to get to that point. Now, in hopes of speeding things up, Stanford researchers are developing a Read more >>
Study: Reworked Autism Definition Prompted Drop In Diagnoses
Five years after a sweeping overhaul of the diagnostic criteria for autism, research suggests that the changes have led fewer people to be identified with the developmental disorder. Read more >>
Donkey Therapy Helps Kids with Autism
At Cultivate Care Farms, an outpatient care farm in Bolton, Mass., clients with mental health, addiction and communication disorders come to connect with animals and agriculture as a form of therapy. Care farming is a centuries-old model that originated in Read more >>
American Psychiatric Association [web resource]
The American Psychiatric Association is primarily a professional organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders. As a service to the community, the American Psychiatric Association Read more >>
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2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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