If you, a friend, or family member have a child who’s recently received an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, you are probably feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next.
Below are 3 things to do after an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis.
Even if these steps don’t apply to you, chances are you have people in your circle who do have a child with ASD. So make sure to share this with someone who it might be useful for.
1. Get early intervention.
For children with ASD, early diagnosis and intervention are essential for their development. Learning, behavior, and health are shaped during the first three years of a child’s life. So it’s important to seek out professional help early on rather than waiting. Early detection and treatment can help children with ASD improve in the areas of socialization, communication, adaptive skills, health and safety, and quality of life in general.
2. Consider ABA Therapy.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy based on the science of behavior and learning. The goal is to increase behaviors that are helpful and decrease behaviors that inhibit learning and quality of life. ABA therapy has become the most effective treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
3. Find a supportive community.
No parent should be alone in trying to determine how to best approach life with a child with ASD. Fortunately, there are many other parents and professionals who have traveled this path before. You aren’t alone!
The staff and fellow parents at BlueSprig are here to help their clients navigate Autism Spectrum Disorder. BlueSprig is on a mission to change the world for children with autism. You and your child are at the heart of everything this company does.
BlueSprig offers compassionate, individualized, scientifically-grounded care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. And their clients often experience exceptional results.
They offer early intervention for even very young toddlers. And they continue providing support throughout childhood and adolescence. BlueSprig provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy services for children of different ages and levels, in various settings, and at convenient hours.
If you or someone you know has received an ASD diagnosis, make sure to explore BlueSprig’s services. Their team is here to help.
Schedule a tour of the location nearest you. Learn more about what you can expect from high quality ABA Therapy on BlueSprig’s website.
El Paso has two convenient BlueSprig locations on both the eastside and westside.
BlueSpring is hosting a sensory friendly Halloween Trick or Treat event on October 22nd from 11am-2pm at 3817 Constitution Drive, suite 100. You’re invited!
Sources:
https://www.bluesprigautism.com/news-updates/2022/october/the-benefits-of-aba-therapy/
https://www.bluesprigautism.com/news-updates/2022/september/the-importance-of-early-intervention/
