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.
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.
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.
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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