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Special Needs > Diabetes
Managing Diabetes When Your Child Has Another Disability: A Dual Diagnosis Guide
...nurse, but your child has autism, and irritability is also how...communication barriers obscure symptoms and behavior changes get misread....child is supposed to recognize symptoms like shakiness, sweating, confusion,...assumes verbal communication, symptom awareness, and the cognitive...action. When your child also has autism, intellectual disability, cerebral...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
When ADHD Isn't Alone: Understanding Co-Occurring Anxiety, Dyslexia, and Learning Differences
...30–45%. Oppositional defiant disorder, depression, sleep disorders, and autism spectrum conditions also appear frequently alongside ADHD. These aren't...phonological processing and working memory. Anxiety and ADHD share overlapping symptoms like restlessness and difficulty concentrating. Understanding how these...
Research > Genetics
Understanding Genetic Testing for Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Developmental Disabilities: A Parent's Guide
Your child has a diagnosis. Autism, cerebral palsy, global developmental...Diagnosis. A diagnosis like autism or cerebral palsy describes...palsy describes your child's symptoms and developmental pattern....that could be driving those symptoms. Finding a genetic cause can...identified in fewer than 25% of autism cases, around 32% of cerebral...
Medical > Neurology
Executive Function in Neurodevelopmental Conditions: The Brain System That Connects ADHD, Autism, and Learning Challenges
...and executive function. The neurologist mentions autism and cognitive rigidity. The school psychologist...system develops more slowly than expected, the symptoms show up across conditions that parents and even...delay is transdiagnostic. It appears across ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and specific learning disabilities...
Health > Diagnosis
Getting Diagnosed as an Adult: The Late Autism and ADHD Discovery
...looking. Late diagnosis of autism and ADHD is not rare. It's...Diagnosis Misses So Many. Autism and ADHD are both diagnosed...DSM-5 requires evidence that symptoms were present before age 12...during early development for autism. That requirement is meant...behaviors used to identify those symptoms were selected because they...
Research > Funding
Investing in the Future of Special Needs Research and Innovation
...people with limited mobility Smartphone apps that help manage and track symptoms Wearable sensors to alert to medical emergencies Continued investment fuels...interventions for conditions like fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder. More research...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Holistic Approaches to Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum...individual with autism has a unique...just the symptoms. This article...individuals with autism, aiming to...Understanding Autism Spectrum...Disorder. Autism is a complex,...spectrum in autism means there...severity of symptoms people experience....managing autism. Some individuals...individuals with autism may have...individuals with autism experience...central to autism management....
Medical > Gastroenterology
Demystifying Gastrointestinal Problems in Autistic Children
...Children with Autism Spectrum...diagnosed with Autism Spectrum...interplay between autism and gastrointestinal...bidirectional - autism may influence...can impact autism symptoms....impact autism symptoms. Among children...children with autism, up to 70%...gastrointestinal symptoms, ranging...children with autism can be challenging....Conventional medical symptoms often intermingle...intermingle with autism's nuances,...children with autism involves...
Medical > Psychiatry
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Key Strategies for Optimal Management
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder:...misunderstood, Autism Spectrum Disorder...condition. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?...Disorder? ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder,...or non-verbally. Symptoms, much like a spectrum,...severe. Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder...individual needs and symptoms. There are two...deal with related symptoms like anxiety and...
Parenting > Early Intervention
The Early Years
...successful lives. The Road To Diagnosis. Asperger syndrome, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social...cure for Asperger syndrome, but there are treatments that can help improve symptoms. Adjusting To A New Life. When a child is diagnosed with Asperger syndrome,...
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome: What Is It?
...considered to be part of the autism spectrum. Asperger Syndrome:...learn how to cope with their symptoms and improve their quality...of life. Asperger Syndrome: Symptoms And Behaviors. Asperger syndrome...repetitive behaviors and interests. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe,...goodbye when leaving. Other symptoms may include: • An intense...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Autism: What Is It And How Does It Affect My Child?
Autism: What...heard of autism, but many...it is. Autism is a developmental...with autism will have...experience. Autism is not...different symptoms and levels...with autism are nonverbal,...with autism need very...cause of autism, but it...factors. Autism typically...with autism may notice...with autism, as it...with autism, so don't...Does Autism Affect...Child? Autism is a neurological...behavior. Autism spectrum...include autism. ASD affects...