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Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder
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<p>Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a set of behavioural and developmental problems. Learn how ASD is diagnosed, what kind of program may work for your child and what resources are available.</p>
<p>Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a specific set of behavioural and developmental problems and the challenges that go with them. Because ASD is a spectrum each child will have their own combination of characteristics that will give them a unique social communication and behaviour profile. Learn how ASD is diagnosed, what kind of program may work best for your child and what types of resources are available.</p>
<div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Overview</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Autism spectrum disorder is the name used for a specific set of behavioural and developmental problems that affect your child’s communication, social, and play skills and interests.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1493&language=English">What is autism spectrum disorder?</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1494&language=English">Characteristics of autism spectrum disorder</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1495&language=English">Characteristics of Asperger syndrome</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn how autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed with DSM-5, what to expect after diagnosis of ASD, and how to start helping your child.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1132&language=English">Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1497&language=English">Adjusting to a diagnosis of ASD</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1498&language=English">After a diagnosis of ASD</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1499&language=English">Telling others about your child's ASD</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Developing an ASD program for your child</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Find out how to choose the most effective programs and services for your child.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1500&language=English">Developing an ASD program for your child</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Resources for autism spectrum disorder</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Links to information and support for families from Holland Bloorview and elsewhere.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://hollandbloorview.ca/our-services/programs-services/autism-services-communication-learning-and-behaviour/autism">Holland Bloorview autism resources</a></li></ol></div><br>
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