A Public Health Priority The health of caregivers is at risk Informal or unpaid caregivers (family members or friends) are the backbone of long-term care provided in people’s homes. While some aspects of caregiving may be rewarding, caregivers can also be at increased risk for negative health consequences. These may include stress, depression, difficulty maintaining …
So, you have a diagnosis It breaks my heart the moment a family arrives in my clinic with the fresh news their son or daughter has recently been diagnosed with autism. Please don’t get me wrong, I am not the pitying kind; in fact, it’s the complete opposite. I feel very strongly in arming …
Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being. As the population ages, more caregiving is being provided by people who aren’t health care professionals. About 1 in 3 adults in the United States provides care to other adults …
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100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families Changing the course of the life of your child with autism can be a very rewarding experience. You are making an enormous difference in his or her life. To make it happen, you need to take care of yourself. Take a moment to ask yourself: Where does …
Current treatments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) seek to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily functioning and quality of life.1 ASD affects each person differently, meaning that people with ASD have unique strengths and challenges and different treatment needs.1 Therefore, treatment plans usually involve multiple professionals and are catered toward the individual. Treatments can be given …
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Overview Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfRj4ubpkws Autism Prevalence In 2021, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to 2018 data. 1 in 27 boys identified with autism 1 in 116 girls identified with autism Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism …
Prolonged stress is a leading cause of caregiver burnout for parents caring for their child with autism. Once a child has been diagnosed with autism, parents are thrown into the deep end and left to fend for themselves. Parents have reported negative effects on physical health and social relations while also experience financial difficulties from …
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by difficulties in social communication with restricted and repetitive behaviors. The CDC estimates the prevalence rate of ASD to be 1 in 44 children with boys 4 more times likely to be diagnosed than girls. The main concern for parents for children with ASD is their child’s speech and …
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are not yet known. Scientists believe there are multiple causes of ASD that act together to change the most common ways people develop. We still have …
