Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engaging in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences. The term autism does not apply if the child’s educational performance is adversely affected primarily because the child has an emotional disturbance.
A child who shows the characteristics of autism after age 3 could be diagnosed as having autism if the criteria above are satisfied.
Autism is diagnosed by a multi-disciplinary team which must include a physician, psychiatrist or psychologist, a speech language therapist, and an occupational therapist. The team could include other members as necessary.
Autism Information:
AutismNow.org
Autism...Learn
A child who shows the characteristics of autism after age 3 could be diagnosed as having autism if the criteria above are satisfied.
Autism is diagnosed by a multi-disciplinary team which must include a physician, psychiatrist or psychologist, a speech language therapist, and an occupational therapist. The team could include other members as necessary.
Autism Information:
AutismNow.org
Autism...Learn