Speech delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may look similar in toddlers. Identifying the key differences can help with finding the most appropriate intervention to support your child. Research in this area has identified some of these differences, as well as the...
Levels of autism provide clinicians with a common language to describe the extent to which a child is impacted by their diagnosis. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is diagnosed using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). In Australia, this is typically...
There are various early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that can be identified in children, this will differ based on a range of factors including age and severity of symptoms. Due to its heterogeneous presentation, identifying the early signs of ASD can be...
Research shows that drowning is the leading cause of death for children worldwide [1], however, children with autism are at increased risk due to several factors which we will outline below. We will also look at the literature to outline some of the precautions that...