What is Autism Spectrum?
What is Autism Spectrum?
What is Autism Spectrum?
About Autism Spectrum Disorder
- An important aspect of Autism diagnosis is differentiating the presenting behaviours from other issues whose symptoms overlap with those of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The clinician needs to carefully examine all possibilities, in case the underlying issues causing the behaviours are not fully… more
- PRT (Pivotal Response Treatment) research indicates that targeting two critical areas, motivation and responsiveness to multiple cues, yields the most significant skill development and behavioral improvement in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Focusing on these pivotal domains leads to… more
- When a child is diagnosed with Autism, the parents experience a profound loss as they frequently interpret the news to mean that their loved child has a loss of higher order functions and may not develop into a typically functioning child. Deep-seated emotions swell and flood their consciousness… more
- This page contains a list of common early signs of autism spectrum disorder. They do not disgnose ASD, as typically functioning children can also have one or more of these signs. Parents are urged to seek professional advice for diagnosis.
- Early Intensive Behavioural intervention services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are required because children with ASD cannot generally learn in the same way that typically developing children do. Instead research indicates that they need to be prompted intensively early in their… more
- In 2023, Australia released significant updates to its national guidelines for supporting autistic children and their families, with a strong focus on treatment and intervention. The new guidelines, led by Autism CRC, represent the first national, evidence-based framework in Australia that… more
