By Maureen Dillon, clinical social worker at The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders When parents come to The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders, they often feel overwhelmed when we tell them their child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the days and weeks following a diagnosis, families experience a wide range of […]
Autism
Autism and Stem Cell Research: Past and Future
Scientists and researchers at the CHOC Children’s Research Institute continue to study Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in an effort to find the causes and develop effective treatments for these perplexing and mysterious disorders. In one of CHOC’s research labs, Dr. Philip Schwartz and his team, including Drs. David Brick and Omar Khalid, use stem cells […]
Raising a Child with Autism: What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Today, we hear from Teri Book, a nurse practitioner at The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Teri shares what she’s learned as a nurse caring for children with autism, and also as a mother of a child with autism. I have learned many things in my 12 years at the center, as well as […]
Helpful Holiday Tips for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, but it also can be stressful for kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Preparing and planning early for the holidays can help you relieve some of the holiday stress. Here are a few helpful tips from our partner, The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. […]
