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Autism: Red Flags

Diagnosing Autism As a condition that affects 1 in every 59 children, autism spectrum disorder or ASD is a serious issue.  You’ve heard about it on the news, seen it portrayed in movies, and chances are you probably know someone with autism. While there is no cure for ASD, it can be managed with treatment. In fact, the sooner a child with ASD can be treated the better. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) some studies have shown that parents recognize signs of autism before the age of one.  Studies also showed that 80 to 90 percent of all parents of kids with ASD definitely recognized signs of autism by 24 months of age. Ultimately it’s the job of a trained professional to diagnose the neurological disorder ASD, but there are red flags that you should be on the lookout for. Speech-language pathologists do not diagnose autism, but we often work with a … Keep Reading…

Getting to Know Autism

Autism  Until very recently autism was considered a psychological disorder and children with autism and their parents were looked down upon.  It seems that public opinion about autism has made a complete turnaround. In fact, you would have to be living under a rock to have never heard of autism. But do you know the facts about autism? What: Definition Autism is not a psychological disorder like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has a wide range of symptoms.  The term neurodevelopmental disorders is used because it is a neurological disorder that originates in the brain.  Autism is developmental because it is most often recognized and diagnosed when a child is young. Who: Those Affected How many children are diagnosed with ASD? 1 in 150 kids were diagnosed as having ASD in 2000 1 in 59 kids were diagnosed in 2014 Children from all walks of life (cultural, socioeconomic, etc.) … Keep Reading…

Games to Play for Language Development

Playtime: Just for Fun?  All kids play because it’s fun.  Playtime can achieve more than laughter and smiles, although that’s important too.  Through games kids can learn how to follow rules. With the use of games kids can interact socially.  Finally kids can enhance their language capabilities through the wholesome power of play. Kids from ages 3 to 5 can play the following games for a whole host of benefits. Floating Balloon Floating Balloon can be played indoors or outdoors.  All you need are large balloons. First, hit the balloon back and forth so your kiddo gets used to it.  Introduce social interaction by letting other kids join in and switch the goal to keeping the balloon afloat as long as possible.  Add variety by putting in a different colored balloon and calling out which color to hit. Or you can call out which hand to hit the balloon with or elbow. This game teaches … Keep Reading…