Autism
Autism Evaluation Report: Understanding Your Child’s Results
Why the Autism Evaluation Report Matters An autism evaluation report does more than confirm whether a child meets criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It gathers the “whole child” picture: what caregivers notice at home, what clinicians observe during the evaluation, how the child communicates, and how daily routines may feel for them. The CDC […]
My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism: What Next?
What Should I do First if My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism? If your child was just diagnosed with autism, start by learning what the diagnosis means, reviewing the provider’s recommendations, and exploring early intervention or therapeutic services. You do not have to figure everything out at once; the next step is building the […]
Autism in Young Children: Screening, Testing, and Diagnosis
Looking for an autism diagnosis? ABA Centers of America offers comprehensive autism screening, testing, and diagnosis for families seeking answers. How is Autism Diagnosed in Young Children? Autism in young children is diagnosed through developmental monitoring, screening questionnaires, autism-specific evaluations, and observations by qualified specialists. Because there is no single medical test for autism, the […]
Social Development & Autism Signs
2-Year-Old Milestones: What Social Development Looks Like The CDC describes developmental milestones as skills most children can do by a certain age. At 2, social-emotional skills include noticing when others are hurt or upset and looking at a caregiver’s face to decide how to react in a new situation. These 2-year-old milestones matter because they […]
Similarities and Difference Between ADHD and Autism
Understanding ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is another neurodevelopmental condition, primarily associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Individuals with ADHD may: Struggle to focus or stay on task Have difficulty organizing or completing activities Act impulsively or interrupt others Display restlessness or constant movement Like autism, ADHD often begins in childhood and can continue […]
Do Sensory Issues in Toddlers Mean Autism?
At its core, sensory processing is how the brain receives and responds to information from the environment: sounds, textures, light, movement, and more. For many children, this system develops naturally. But for others, sensory issues in toddlers can mean that their brains process input differently—either too intensely, not enough, or in unpredictable ways. Research published […]
Why Do 2-Year-Olds Have Meltdowns? Is it Linked to Autism?
Why Does My 2-Year-Old Have Meltdowns? The Science Made Simple Most 2-year-olds have meltdowns, and it often reflects a mismatch between big emotions and an immature nervous system. At this stage, the brain areas responsible for emotional regulation, especially the prefrontal cortex, are still developing. According to research from the National Library of Medicine, toddlers […]
Why Is My Toddler Lining Up Toys? Is It a Sign of Autism?
Table of Contents Is lining up toys a sign of autism in toddlers? You’re sitting on the floor after a long day, watching your toddler play. Instead of pushing cars across the room or pretending they’re racing, they carefully place each one in a straight line. If you move one—even slightly—they quickly put it back. […]
Does My Child Have Speech Delay or Autism?
When parents search for answers about speech delay or autism, they’re often told to “wait and see.” But research shows that early differences in communication and brain processing can begin much earlier than we once thought. Some toddlers are “late talkers”, meaning they develop language more slowly but follow typical social patterns. According to insights […]
ADOS-2 Testing for Autism Diagnosis – ABA Centers of America
Who Does ADOS-2 Testing? Clinicians who conduct ADOS-2 undergo vigorous training to be qualified to perform the assessment. The clinician administering this test will be a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Speech Therapist, Pediatrician, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst. When Was the ADOS-2 developed? Dr. Catherine Lord developed the ADOS-2 along with her colleagues to provide an opportunity to observe […]