In our journey to understand and support our son, a pivotal question plaguing us was: can a speech therapist diagnose autism? We had been going to a speech therapist already because of language delays. But could they perform an autism diagnosis. This query led us down an enlightening path, starting with a frank discussion with […]
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When my journey as a parent began, I never imagined that terms like ‘Global Developmental Delay’ (GDD) and ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ (ASD) would become a part of my daily vocabulary. I still remember the first time a professional mentioned these terms in relation to my child. It was during a routine check-up, filled with life-altering
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Yes, a neurologist can diagnose autism. Neurologists, who specialize in the nervous system, are often involved in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) because of their expertise in brain development and neurological disorders. However, diagnosing autism typically involves a team of specialists. Alongside a neurologist, this team might include developmental pediatricians, child psychologists, and speech-language pathologists,
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When a child is diagnosed with autism, it’s not uncommon for parents to experience a whirlwind of emotions. Parents entering into denial about autism is not an uncommon reaction. Denial, in this context, isn’t just about refusing to acknowledge a fact. It’s a complex emotional response to an overwhelming situation. Many parents find themselves grappling
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Understanding the connection between autism and physical manifestations can often be a complex journey. One such intersection that’s increasingly gaining attention is low muscle tone in autism. This condition, also known as hypotonia, is not uncommon among those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. In this article, we’ll explore the deep-seated relationship between low muscletone and
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When I first began my journey into understanding autism as a new parent, words like “autism evaluation”. “diagnosis,” “testing,” and “screening” seemed overwhelming and puzzling. My aim with this piece is to break down these terms and offer clarity for parents who are just starting their own exploration. The terms autism diagnosis and autism evaluation
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When my child first displayed signs that deviated from typical developmental milestones, a flurry of questions and emotions bombarded me. Was it just a phase? Was I being an overly anxious parent? But, as days turned into months, those gut feelings transformed into a more pressing need for answers. Like many parents, I was unaware
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The behavior of autistic individuals varies from person to person drastically. It’s so unpredictable in fact that you can’t chart how the behaviors of any one person will change with time. This often leads to stories of autism getting worse with age. Let me categorically state that ‘worsening’ is probably a poor choice-of-words here. Does
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When my son received his autism diagnosis at a tender age of 2 years and 3 months, it felt as though the ground beneath me trembled. The signs of autism were there but we had somehow ignored them till now. It was threatening to engulf the world I knew. Every hope, every dream I harbored
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When my son was first diagnosed with autism, a whirlwind of emotions consumed me. The echoing question that incessantly played in my mind was, can a child with autism live a normal life? I remember the weight of uncertainty, watching my little one navigate his world, seemingly distant at times. The repetitive rhymes he’d sing,
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