What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Symptoms of ASD may include (but are not limited to):
Individuals with ASD often experience:
Additional information on the Symptoms of ASD can be found at www.autismspeaks.org/signs-autism . Standardized criteria from The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) is currently used to help diagnose ASD. In 2013, the DSM-5 merged Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder with the overarching diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Additionally, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder was added.
What does an ASD evaluation include? Due to the nature of ASD, each individual person with ASD behaves, interacts, and communicates differently than every other person with ASD. At TAAAG, we strive to obtain a complete understanding of the patient’s strengths and weaknesses in order to make the most appropriate diagnosis, as well as, recommendations and support. A variety of assessment methods and tools may be used based on each individual patient’s needs. In general, an assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder may include but is not limited to the following:
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