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The growing global prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is associated with increasing costs for support services. Ascertaining the effects of a successful preemptive intervention for infants showing early behavioral signs of autism on human services budgets is highly policy relevant.
The Repetitive Behaviours Questionnaire for Adults (RBQ-2A) measures two factors of restricted and repetitive behaviours (RRBs) associated with autism. However, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) provides four criteria for RRBs: repetitive motor behaviours, insistence on sameness, restricted interests, and interest in sensory aspects of the environment (or atypical sensitivity).
The broadening of the clinical definition of autism over time-the so-called, autism spectrum-has run in parallel with the growth of a neurodiversity movement that has reframed the concept of autism entirely. Without a coherent and evidence-based framework through which both of these advances can be situated, the field is at risk of losing definition altogether.
Here you will find follow up information from our autism seminar on mental health and autism.
There is lots of news to report from the clinic including holiday shutdown dates, staff updates and service availability.
Here you'll find a wealth of information and resources to help support your child.
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In this new blog, Speech Pathology Lead Aria May explains how bathtime is a great opportunity to support social communication with your child.
CliniKids is pleased to present our quarterly online Autism Seminar Series, designed to inform families, clinicians and educators about the latest autism topics and research.
Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can bring a wide range of emotions. For many families, it provides answers and validation, but it can also leave parents and caregivers wondering, What happens next? Where do we start?