Autism Resources for Parents and Familes

Entendiendo el autismo en los niños

Abril es el mes dedicado a crear conciencia sobre el autismo. En este episodio nos acompaña Maggie, una madre con dos hijos diagnosticados con autismo, para brindar consejos y crear conciencia sobre este diagnóstico que afecta a 1 de cada 36 niños en los Estados Unidos.

Autism in Children: Early Signs & Support

Join us as we speak with Dr. Abigail Ley, pediatric neurologist at Nicklaus Children's, about Autism Spectrum Disorders: Navigating early diagnosis, therapies, and resources for children with autism.

Understanding ADHD in Kids: Signs, Misconceptions, and Support Strategies

Today we are joined by Dr. Agenia Delouche, child and adolescent psychologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and today we're diving into an important topic that affects many families: ADHD. We'll be covering signs to look out for, common misconceptions, and how parents and caregivers can best support their children.

Guidelines for Coping with Autistic Children During the Pandemic

Signs of Autism in Children

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It typically appears in early childhood, and parents and caregivers may notice signs and symptoms as early as 12 to 18 months of age. Learn the signs of autism for early detection and care.

Lunch n' Learn: Detecting the Early signs of Autism

Detecting the Early Signs of Autism: What the speech and language pathologists want you to know. Hear from speech and language pathologists Jessica Thomas and Nayda Torres-Soto. Brought to you by Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Division of Psychology to raise awareness on issues affecting our children today. 

Advocating for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

If your child has the developmental condition known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), then you are far from alone. The most recent estimates from the CDC note that one in every 36 children born in the United States is affected with ASD. This lifelong condition creates challenges related to repetitive behaviors, restricted interests and social-communication deficits, which can vary in type and severity in each child.

Unconventional Treatments for Autism: What Parents Should Know

Physicians don't typically recommend treatments that are considered “unconventional.” These may include experimental, alternative, or complementary therapies. However, complementary treatments can be implemented in addition to conventional treatments. Among the most commonly used complementary treatments are dietary modifications.

Dental Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may present with behavioral management problems in the dental setting due to increased anxiety, fear and increased sensory stimulation.