"We think our daughter may have a form of autism due to her severe shyness, excessive need to have things just so, certain rituals she has with food, major touch sensitivity, a lot of anxiety, just to name a few. What are some of the signs to look for to help us decide if an assessment is in order?"
How to Tell Your Child that He/She has ASD
Receiving the news that your child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an event that can invoke a whirlwind of emotion...
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Fixated Personality -- The fixated personality type can be characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and the n... -
Below you will find the majority of symptoms associated with High-Functioning Autism (HFA), also referred to as Asperger’s. The HFA chil... -
"My 5 year old son is a high functioning autistic child - and is constantly swearing. I've tried time-outs, taken games away, us...