You have a child that seems to do well, but he or she has a few signs of autism you’re concerned to see. A doctor suggests that your child may have high functioning autism. You wonder, what is high functioning autism, and could it be impacting your child? High functioning autism is not a specific…
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Autism spectrum disorder is a term used to describe a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders. One of them is nonverbal autism. In this particular condition, an individual has difficulties or significant delays in communication. If you’re worried about what this means for your child, know that there is help available. What is nonverbal autism, and…
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At Camp Worth in Texas, we use a number of approaches to help clients with autism reach their full potential. One program that we use is applied behavioral analysis. What is applied behavioral analysis? This program lets us understand how your child learns and what affects the environment has on their performance. What is Applied Behavior…
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Monitoring development milestones for those with autism is tricky. Some children with autism spectrum disorder can mask their condition. Sometimes, a client reaches a milestone but loses the ability to perform it in later evaluations. At Camp Worth in Texas, we do our best to keep parents in the loop regarding our clients’ continuing progress. What…
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When you find that you’re expecting, you probably read all of the parenting books you could get your hands on. Unfortunately, very few of these books will tell you what to expect if your child has an autism spectrum disorder. Your so-called “normal” parenting strategies don’t seem to work. As a result, you may feel…
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At Camp Worth in Texas, we provide autism treatment for boys and girls between 11 and 17. Many of our clients come to us frustrated. Some have behavioral issues that we address with kindness and patience. Our program teaches those with autism how to communicate better and take on life skills. One of the first…
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