AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

ASD is a developmental disorder, characterized by difficulties in communication and language skills, imaginative play and social interaction, and odd behaviors. Children with ASD often show early signs of deficits in sensory processing and social responsiveness.

At Dynamics Therapy Centre for Kids we provide autism assessment services (using ADOS), Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy, Social Skills Training, and Remedial Teaching.

How can I find out whether my child has ASD?

Early assessment of a child who is suspected to be on the spectrum is crucial so that intervention can start as early as possible.

Dynamics Therapy Centre for Kids provides an assessment service, done by a multidisciplinary team. The tools for assessment are standardized and provide a wide range of information in order to make a diagnosis. The assessment includes observations on the child, cognitive assessment, speech assessment and a comprehensive interview with the main caregivers regarding developmental milestones, sensory issues and functional behavior.

The synthesis of all this information provides sufficient data to make a diagnosis.

The information taken from the collected data should be considered in respect to the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition, 1994, American Psychiatric Association) criteria for autism.

What help you provide for ASD children?

We provide a comprehensive array of therapy services: Speech Therapy, Social Skills Training, Remedial Teaching, Occupational Therapy with emphasis on sensory integration.