Asperger Syndrome
Autism is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. Autism is thought to stem from very early brain development, and while signs tend to become most obvious between 2 and 3 years of age, children much younger can be identified. It is important to note that autism has a broad range of symptoms and every person affected with autism is unique.
Symptoms may include:
- Social interaction difficulties
- Communication challenges
- Repetitive behaviors
- Language disabilities
- Aggression
- Hyperactivity
- Self injury
- Sleep deficits
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Immune dysfunction
- Seizures
- Sensory processing problems
How Pediatric Therapy Helps
As every child with autism is unique, they need to be treated as such. Our therapists understand that autism is a disorder that affects the whole family. Through an evaluation of your child and working with your family, our therapists will determine primary deficits and concerns to be addressed in treatment. Therapy will include family training for strategies to use in the home. Pediatric therapy often involves a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve the best results. Our therapists will partner with the rest of your child’s care team to help meet the goals of your child and family.
