Plus: Everything you need to know about autism

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April is Autism Acceptance Month! To celebrate, we're highlighting all the great autism resources on Rise and Shine ([link removed]) . Our site contains everything from articles on finding the right therapy for your child with autism ([link removed]) to guiding children with autism through puberty ([link removed]) . If you can't find what you're looking for, submit a question ([link removed]) and one of our experts will answer it.
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** What you need to know about autism spectrum disorders ([link removed])
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Children who have difficulty with social communication and behavior are said to have an autism spectrum disorder. There may be large differences between individuals with these disorders, and their symptoms and difficulties may occur along a continuum, or spectrum.

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** Discussing autism diagnoses with kids ([link removed])
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Families often struggle with disclosing an autism diagnosis to a child or adolescent, and how and when to do so. Clinical psychologist Marcia Eckard, PhD, offers some resources and strategies to help.

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** Why monitoring your child’s development is so important ([link removed])
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Did you know that 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder? However, many children with autism are not identified until after they start school. That's why developmental monitoring, or tracking your child's milestones, is so important.

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** Early signs of autism spectrum disorder ([link removed])
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While there is no specific medical test that can diagnose autism, there are early signs to look for in children. Here are some of the common challenges young children with autism may face.

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