First Diagnosis

An excellent overview to getting an initial diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), moms talk about the first signs of developmental delays they noticed in their children. The struggles of seeking a formal diagnosis are explored, and the questions “Getting the Diagnosis – What and How?”, “What is our Diagnosis?”, and “How We Got Our Diagnosis” are addressed.

Though diagnostic criteria have changed over a decade since this interview first aired in 2012, autism’s subtleties, markers, and red-flags remain ever-constant. In this no-nonsense interview with Dr. Adel Najdowski, Ph.D, BCBA-D, markers and red flags for autism’s onset and early intervention are discussed with candor.

Gabriel Meyer, Remote Clinical Lead Manager at Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD), unpacks a nuanced question posed by a confused mom of an 11-year-old son who wrote to Shannon Penrod of Autism Live.

“Holy sh*t I’m reading through these comments crying because everybody is struggling with the same stuff as me. I felt so alone like 5 minutes ago and now I feel so accepted like this is a family.” — Viewer Response

Joy Van Der Lann, an autism mom, nurse practitioner, and functional medicine specialist had loads of questions when her daughter, Sophie, was diagnosed with autism. In this video, Van Der Lann talks from a mom-professional perspective about four typical questions asked by new-to-autism parents.

This introduction to diagnoses for autism spectrum disorders includes the basic characteristics of autism and the things you can do to get screening for your child.

In this Ability Life Solutions Video Favorite, Dr. Barbara Bennet, a board-certified pediatrician,and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at University of California San Francisco talks in detail fornearly an hour about critical Red Flags in autism.

In this informative video, psychologists and family advocates explore the diagnosis of autism, including social, communication, and behavioral components. Environmental and genetic markers-pre-dispositions, are also discussed

In this video, Stephanie from Our LANDing Crew discusses the early signs of autism she noticed in her son Liam over the course of his first 18 months of life.

In this video, Dan from The Aspie World gives several action steps that one should take prior to getting an autism evaluation.

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, makes up a wide range of syndromes and disorders. There are many ways to diagnose and treat autism, though little is known about what causes it. In this video, Dr. Andrea Huebner breaks down the definition, treatment, and suspected origins of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder Mayo …

It is important to get children screened for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as soon as you suspect they may be showing symptoms. Diagnosis can set you on the path to get your child the treatment they need.  A couple discuss a fresh diagnosis of autism for their youngest child, going into the details of symptoms, …

There are several different types of therapies and specialists available to help children with autism. They can not only determine where a child is on the spectrum, but also improve the symptoms that come along with the disorder. This video shows two different specialists working with Alistair and discussing the various issues he has with …

There are many options and a laid-out path for parents who just received an autism diagnosis. Support groups, therapy, and training are all available to struggling parents. This video covers the path parents should take after receiving an autism diagnosis for their child. My child was just diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder – now …

Minority children with autism seem to be diagnosed at later ages compared to white children. Getting your children screened early is very important, so parents must make sure to ask their doctors about evaluation. Whether through unequal access to care or cultural differences, minority children are diagnosed with autism later in life. Minority Children May …

Getting an autism diagnosis can be difficult at first, but understanding how it affects you can be very helpful. Learn the effects autism has on people and how it might be affecting you. In this video, Ryann discusses her diagnosis and what it means regarding her everyday behavior. She also talks about the difficulties in …

There is a wide range of therapies available for children with autism, but your child may not necessarily need all of them. Find out which treatments are right for you and your autistic loved one based on individual needs. In this video, Dr. Asma Sadiq discusses the various challenges faced by autistic children, and the …

It can be difficult to get an accurate autism diagnosis at a young age. However, doctors are trying to learn early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and are hoping to be able to diagnose by 12 months. The earlier autism is detected, the more effective treatment and therapy is. This video discusses the study of …

There are 5 warning signs of autism that parents should keep an eye out for. Knowing these signs and communicating them to your doctor for screening can be a huge benefit to your child’s development. 5 important signs of autism are discussed in this video. The 5 Signs of AutismBy: Autism LiveInitial Air Date: Dec …