RESOURCES
What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that can affect how people communicate, learn, and interact with others. It is typically characterized by impairments in communication, socialization, and life skills. Autistic individuals can also display repetitive and stereotypical patterns of behavior, and the severity of autism varies among individuals. Medical professionals, such as pediatricians, psychologists, and neurologists, can diagnose an individual with autism based on the observations of an individual's communication, social interactions, interests, and activities.
What is ABA therapy? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a scientific and evidence-based therapy that helps individuals with autism and other developmental disorders learn new skills and manage their maladaptive behaviors. ABA therapy helps individuals with autism and other developmental disorders learn how to communicate, interact with others, and learn essential life skills to help them become more independent. ABA therapy also helps decrease maladaptive behaviors by teaching replacement behaviors and is considered the most effective therapy for Autism.
Autism Support Diagnosis
Consult local healthcare providers such as pediatricians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists.
Autism Speaks provides guidance on obtaining an autism evaluation and offers resources for both children and adults with autism.
As You Are provides virtual diagnostic evaluations across all 50 states.
CDC provides Autism resources for those seeking information and support related to autism spectrum disorder.