Having a doctor confirm a diagnosis of autism in their child can be challenging for parents to process. You may cycle to stages of denial, disbelief, or even mourning. However, it is essential that you keep in mind that this diagnosis does not mean your child can’t live a fulfilling life. The best thing you…
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People living with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle in social settings. They have trouble interacting with others and may have difficulty sharing their interests. Occupational therapy for autism provides benefits by helping those with an ASD learn the skills needed to handle themselves better in social situations at home or school. If your…
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Treatment for people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) varies depending on the severity of their conditions. Many suffer from other medical conditions like sleep issues, irritability, and seizure disorder. Using medication management for autism helps clients overcome those complications while continuing to make progress using other forms of therapy. What is Medication Management?…
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Autism spectrum disorder is a series of conditions that cause children to experience developmental delays. Navigating social interactions can be a challenge. The effects of an autism spectrum disorder differ from one child to the next. Some may show very few symptoms, while others may require much more extensive care. Earlier treatment for this condition…
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As one of the most misunderstood of all neurodevelopment disorders, autism is not always easy to diagnose. While you can learn how to diagnose autism from the standpoint of watching your child develop, a formal diagnosis is necessary from a doctor or specialist. At Camp Worth, we empower those with this diagnosis to find the…
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The developmental process is unique to each child. Yet, as a child grows, he or she should begin to show key skills in communication and language. These signs are called developmental milestones. As they get even older, they should display signs of socializing and interacting. However, if your child does not show these skills, it…
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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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