Diagnosis & Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dr. Lee Ann Annotti and Dr. Nicole Lasserre discuss the evaluation and assessment process for autism spectrum disorder, and once you have that diagnosis for your child, what the intervention process looks like and the therapies and services that are available.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:10 - What is autism spectrum disorder?
04:07 - Differentiating Typical Development and Autism
05:22 - Is a language delay a sign of autism?
06:40 - Evaluation for Autism
08:59 - What age do kids start showing signs of Autism?
11:22 - How important is early intervention with Autism?
14:33 - What types of therapy can help with Autism?
19:35 - Common Myths About Autism and ABA Therapy
23:52 - Caring for a Child with Autism
28:53 - Autism Misdiagnosis
30:27 - Autism Evaluation and Treatment with Different Providers
33:23 - Next Steps After an Autism Evaluation
37:08 - What screenings do pediatricians utilize for autism?
39:48 - Financial Assistance for Autism Therapy
44:11 - How long does a child need therapy for autism?
47:43 - How important is autism acceptance vs. awareness?