[ad_1] Published April 24, 2020 Families with rare genetic disorders and ASD may have very different experiences during COVID than other families. In order to better understand and address these specific challenges, ASF is collaborating with UCLA on a needs assessment of these families. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. The goal is to…
Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, child and adolescent psychiatry fellow at the Child Study Center at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, interviews Dr. Catherine Lord, PhD, Director of the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain at NY Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Lord is a pioneer in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders. Her recent talk…
What comprises Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism ? Interveiw with parents and child togather or separately as the wish of parents with their main concern,detail history of pregnancy,birth history,past medical history,family history,schooling and education,emotional and psychological issues if any. Observation and assessment of developmental skills such as gross motor,fine motor,hand eye co ordination,interactive social,self care social,cognitive ability…