ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Signs of ASD
Whereas in the earlier editions of the DSM, Autism was described as ‘classic autism’ or ‘autism disorder’ with no varying degrees of separation , the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) which was published in 2013, now identifies a range of the disorder from levels 1-3 mild to severe. Some symptoms on the spectrum can include:
- Social struggles(making maintaining friendships, being understood, perceived as different, lack of reciprocity.
- Anxiety
- Academic challenges, specifically with reading and math comprehension
- Black and white thinking
- A tendency to be rigid, argumentative, possibly aggressive
- Difficulty focusing and participating in undesired activities
- Special interest/hyper focused
Our Process
Most initial appointments begin with a 60-90 minute appointment with the patients parents/guardians in order to discuss openly your concerns about your child.
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