PDD-NOS is a diagnosis given when a child does not meet all the criteria for Autism, but they show several of the signs.
PDD-NOS or Persuasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified is diagnosed with several different types of assessments.
We will look at these different types of assessments needed for PDD-NOS.
Medical AssessmentThe medical assessment will [...]
Aspergers is a form of Autism.
People with Aspergers syndrome are on the higher end of the spectrum.
They usually have normal language skills.
Their main problem is dealing with people socially.
Usually these problems are first noticed when a child begins school.
The child can have all the signs of Aspergers, or only [...]
There is not one set treatment for Aspergers syndrome.
You will not find a medication that will cure a child with Aspergers.
Instead you will find several treatments to help with the problems associated with Aspergers syndrome.
Here we will examine some of the treatments used with Aspergers syndrome.
Social Skills TrainingChildren with Aspergers syndrome have [...]
Autistic children will have special needs when it comes to schooling.
Many children with Autism go to public school and do just fine with some special modifications.
There are laws pertaining to kids with disabilities.
Here are some of the things you will need to know about Autism and school.
The Individuals With Disabilities ActThe Individuals [...]
The holidays are all about being with family and enjoying the festivities.
This can be very difficult for a child with Autism.
This does not mean the holidays are ruined, it just means that as a parent you will have to take some precautions.
Here are some tips for celebrating the holidays with your Autistic [...]
Schedules are an important part of every child’s life.
This is especially true when dealing with a child of special needs like Autism.
Having a schedule will help the Autistic child feel a sense of structure.
Children with Autism often have anxiety issue they are dealing with.
Having a schedule helps the levels of anxiety [...]
This is a question that every parent of an Autistic child will ask at some point.
The answer is no.
There is no cure for Autism.
While you may see ads for books, or products that promise a cure for Autism, they are misleading you.
Autism has no cure.
There are lots of treatments that [...]