Making friends can be challenging for many kids, and for children with autism, social connections may feel especially difficult. Children with autism often face unique challenges in socializing due to difficulty with communication, social cues, and sensory sensitivities. However, with understanding, patience, and support, they can build meaningful relationships that enhance their quality of life. […]
Let’s look at the numbers. The more current CDC autism prevalence estimates are for 8-year-old children across 11 monitoring sites in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. Why the Increase? The general explanation for the increase in autism rates over the past few decades is typically related to a number of factors. It's […]
This is a fascinating and frequently–asked question. We often hear that autism and ADHD are both on the neuro-divergent spectrum and therefore have an inherent connection. However, after 35 years of seeing these conditions firsthand, I will tell you that while there are similarities in how the condition impacts children’s daily functioning, ASD and ADHD […]
At Community Psychiatric Centers, we diagnose and help treat many different childhood issues. One of the disorders that we specialize in is Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. When a parent suspects their child may be on the autism spectrum, one of the most reassuring things to do is to gather information. I am often asked […]
Part of the How We Treat Series; this article talks about the unique challenges related to Adult Autism and the services Community Psychiatric Centers offers to help treat and support it. Adults With Autism –The Challenge There has been a growing challenge in meeting the needs of adults with autism. In that respect, in-home services […]
Community Psychiatric Centers is proud to meet the needs of adults on the autism spectrum through Adult Autism Waiver services, and those with Intellectual Disabilities, including Community Support, Behavioral Specialists, Systematic Skill Building, Supported Employment, and Career Planning. Each of these services is explained below in greater detail: Behavioral Specialist Services Behavioral Specialist Services (BSS) […]
This “How We Treat” eBook will target the five most common reasons that parents seek help from me for their children. What are these most common issues? Drum roll please… they are childhood depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and explosive outbursts. This series will highlight each of these challenges and provide a parent-friendly description of the […]
We’ll continue our series on how we treat particular behavioral health conditions. In my last article, I provided an overview of how we treat child and adolescent depression and anxiety. In today’s post, I’ll tackle how we treat autism. What is Autism? Autism is a developmental disorder, which is a condition that impacts a child’s ability […]
Children, teens, and young adults with Autism are eligible for in-home or in-school services through IBHS (formerly known as BHRS or wraparound services). We offer this service through our Community Psychiatric Center’s (CPC) offices; however, these services end at 21 years of age. So, what are the options thereafter? In that respect, in this post […]
What is this new diagnosis, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder? In my new book, Managing the 5 Most Challenging Childhood Behavioral Health Conditions of our Day, there is a chapter on autism explaining the nature of this condition and treatment strategies. However, since DSM-V, a new diagnosis has come into play, Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder (SPCD) […]
