Do you wonder how your child or teen is learning, growing, or developing?
Do you think your child might benefit from testing for autism or other developmental conditions?
Our team brings many years of experience in evaluating children and adolescents. We value understanding where families are on their journey and meeting them with support and compassion.
If you are interested in an evaluation, call Neuropsychology Partners at (734) 961-7196 or contact us via the contact form here.
What is autism?
Autism is a type of developmental disability. Developmental disabilities begin early in life. They cause difficulties in the way a person navigates the world. They usually are lifelong. Symptoms of autism generally show up before age three. Symptoms can improve over time with treatment. The main symptoms of autism include:
1) difficulty talking, pointing, and looking someone in the eyes
2) trouble showing emotions, understanding how others think and feel, and having a conversation
3) very rigid routines or actions that are repeated
What are Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)?
The terms autism and autism spectrum disorder refer to the same condition. The term autism spectrum disorder recognizes that people with autism can be affected differently. Autism looks different for everyone, and every individual with autism has a unique set of strengths and challenges. Some individuals with autism can speak, while others cannot. Some individuals have intellectual disabilities, while others do not. Some individuals require significant support in their daily lives, while others need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently.
A person with symptoms anywhere in this range is said to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Current diagnostic guidelines break down the ASD diagnosis into three levels based on the amount of support a person might need: level 1, level 2, and level 3.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States today.
For additional information please see:
https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/
https://childmind.org/topics/autism/
Is your child 16-30 months of age?
If you wonder if your child may have autism click here to take the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised or M-CHAT-R, a 20 question screening tool to asses risk for autism for children 16-30 months of age. Used with permission and copyrighted 2009 from Diana Robins, Deborah Fein, Marianne Barton.