Autism
What is Autism?
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a condition characterized by some combination of repetitive behaviors, as well as atypical social functioning, general development, and speech/nonverbal communication. Diagnosing ASD includes a developmental screening and a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.
Where Do I Start?
As you would with any child, be informed about your child’s development. Educate yourself about how to challenge your child at any age level. Refer to our
Developmental Screening Tool to determine what milestones your child should be working toward.
Who can help my child?
In addition to the guidance of your pediatrician and other parents who have children with Autism,
Physical Therapy
ο»Ώcan help your child develop gross motor skills including balance and coordination.
Occupational Therapy can help your child with fine/visual motor skills and behavior/sensory/feeding needs.
Speech Therapy can help with speech/language functioning and the development of feeding skills.
When should we start therapy?
Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative
in helping your child reach their full potential. Weekly therapy is recommended as children grow and change so rapidly. In addition to helping your child remain on track in reaching developmental milestones, therapy can also help increase overall behavior by equipping the child with the communication skills they need to be successful.
Social Skills
Information
Individuals with Autism often face adversity with verbal and nonverbal communication skills. As a result,
social skills
can become a struggle for the autistic individual. Appropriate use of gestures, eye contact, tone of voice, facial expressions, and spoken language are areas of growth for individuals with Autism and can be addressed in therapy.
Areas of Impact with Autism
Contact Us
Do you have questions about your child’s development? We have answers! We offer therapies and services for a variety of disorders, including ASD. Give us a call today at (859) 353-3666 to do a quick phone screening. We also have a free interactive screening tool that we encourage caregivers to use. We have locations in Richmond and Berea, KY, and we are pleased to serve Richmond, Berea, Lexington, Winchester, Irvine, McKee, Annville, Mount Vernon, and Brodhead, KY. We are looking forward to working with you and welcoming you into the Hogg Therapy family.