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Renowned Autism Expert Catherine Lord, PhD, Answers Questions for Parents
Why should parents bring their child with autism to the NYU Child Study Center? The NYU Child Study Center is one of the nation’s premier centers for treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric and learning disorders including autism. The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Service at the NYU Child...
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Living with Autism: What Every Parent Should Know
One of the first things parents should consider doing is to join a support group. By meeting and talking with other individuals whose loved ones have autism, you will receive support, information and gain networking opportunities that can help you and your family. You may learn from others how to...
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A Parent’s Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorders
How do I help my child? I remember the first time I sat in the psychiatrist’s office to discuss my son, Andrew, then 7 years old and in the second grade. We had been referred to Dr. J as a specialist in Attention Deficit Disorder, the popular diagnosis of the time. Dr. J diagnosed Andrew with...
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What Parents Should Consider When Evaluating School Programs for their Child with Autism
One of the greatest challenges that parents of children with disabilities face is finding the most appropriate educational program. When looking for a school for a child with autism, the parents' task often is complex and difficult, but understanding instructional and social variables will help in...
