Autism spectrum disorder is a complex disorder that affects both communication and behavior. Many children demonstrate symptoms early in life, so experts classify this condition as a developmental disorder. Many families might be feeling that they have nowhere to turn for information or support after their child’s autism diagnosis. EMIT Therapeutics offers support and autism spectrum…
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Autism spectrum disorder is a complicated medical disorder characterized by various behavioral, social, and developmental difficulties and interactions. Parents may become confused and bewildered when receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Then, they learn that there are different types of autism spectrum disorder. Understanding these various autism types and the treatments for the various…
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Parents who suspect that their child has autism spectrum disorder or who feel that their child exhibits difficulties that warrant a professional evaluation may wonder where to take their child for a professional assessment. Does the child need an immediate assessment by a specialist? What type of specialist makes the diagnosis? These questions can leave…
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Autism does not have a single set of symptoms that have the same severity for each person. Some children have less severe symptoms. Therefore, some consider those with less-severe cases to be “high-functioning.” The older diagnosis would have been Asperger’s syndrome. However, every child with autism will require some support, regardless of how high functioning…
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Having a child on the autism spectrum means that they can have symptoms that range widely from highly functioning to requiring extra care. However, all children on this spectrum need special attention to their specific needs for optimal growth. Whether your child has a diagnosis of Asperger’s or another spectrum disorder, they need care and…
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When it comes to autism, it seems that many more boys than girls have the condition. However, researchers now realize that often girls with autism go undiagnosed because they don’t show the same symptoms or degree of severity that boys do. Therefore, if you notice anything in your daughter that might make you wonder if…
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Boys may show more typical symptoms of autism than their female counterparts. Therefore, for some professionals, identifying an autism spectrum disorder in boys is more common than for girls. If you think your son may have common symptoms that appear in children with autism, contact your pediatrician for a diagnosis. Then, call EMIT Therapeutics at…
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A pandemic can seem to make the world stop, including the education and support your child with autism needs. COVID-19 autism treatment is different but remains essential. If your child’s access to autism treatment and autism therapies has changed or become nonexistent, it’s time to look for new solutions. At EMIT Therapeutics, we offer ways…
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For many children with autism, communication, learning, and functioning in daily life is a challenge. Yet, for many, autism treatment can be helpful. Applied behavior analysis or ABA is one tool that may help give your son or daughter the support they need to learn and grow. At EMIT Therapeutics in New Jersey, we offer…
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Many times, the most frightening of situations for parents with children who have autism is self-injury. You may be able to protect your child from many things, but shielding them from this type of behavior is difficult. Understanding self-injurious behavior is not simple, either. For those who have children with autism engaging in this behavior,…
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