PDD Treatments: An Insight
PDDs – Pervasive Developmental Disorders – includes autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett’s syndrome, and PDD-NOS (not …
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The Diagnostic Criteria for Asperger's Syndrome
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA.) The DSM lists diagnostic …
Continue ReadingThe Research Behind Relationship Development Intervention: Does RDI Really Work?
Does your autistic child have difficulty with social skills? Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) may help you, as a parent or teacher, …
Continue ReadingHow Do I Know If My Child Has PDD-NOS? Autism Checklist:
Many parents wonder, “how do I know if my child has PDD-NOS?” This checklist will help you answer this question by focusing on the signs …
Continue ReadingPECS for Children with Autism
PECS for children with autism can facilitate language in ways that no other intervention can. Non-verbal autistic children can communicate through the …
Continue ReadingThe Best Strategies to Use for Severely Autistic Children
If you are the parent or teacher of a severely autistic child, you may wonder how to react to various behaviors that come up. These four strategies to …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Difference Between Autism and PDD?
Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, high functioning autism, Retts syndrome, infantile autism, PDD-NOS, a parent or caregiver new to developmental …
Continue ReadingInsight into Typical Asperger's Behaviors
Asperger’s syndrome is a type of pervasive developmental disorder that affects interpersonal skills and behavior. Read on to learn about typical …
Continue ReadingThe Best Books for High Functioning Autism
Books can be one of the most powerful tools when learning how to cope with high functioning autism. The best books for high functioning autism feature …
Continue ReadingPhonemic Awareness Interventions for Autism
Many people are overwhelmed by the mountains of information regarding phonemic awareness interventions for autism. This article gives the basics of …
Continue ReadingPivotal Response Treatment: Insights into a Scientifically-Based Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Pivotal response is a treatment derived from applied behavior analysis philosophies. Primarily developed by Drs. Lynn and Robert Koegel, additional …
Continue ReadingSexuality Education for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Sexuality education for autism spectrum disorders is essential to prevent inappropriate behavior in children and adolescents. Learn how to teach …
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