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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19318ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19318ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAre you a parent of a child with Autism, who&#8217;s looking for the best possible treatment options?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c6f550 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35c6f550\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">My Child Has Autism, Now What to Do?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa66c09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa66c09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYour child has just been diagnosed with Autism. You probably feel a range of emotions &#8211; from shock and confusion to fear and anxiety. You may wonder what this diagnosis means for your child and your family.\u00a0\u00a0\n\nThe term &#8220;Autism&#8221; describes a spectrum characterized by challenges with social skills, highly restricting and repetitive behaviors, speech and communication, and nonverbal or social-communication. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the name for the diagnosis and include previously given diagnoses including Asperger&#8217;s Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\nASD affects people in different ways and to varying degrees. Some people with ASD lead independent lives, while others may require lifelong supervision and support.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\nWhen learning of their child\u2019s diagnosis, parents should educate themselves on intervention and various support methods that exist. Managing the supports available and necessary for an autistic child may feel overwhelming at first.\u00a0 \u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c18b57d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c18b57d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in Children\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-068e84b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"068e84b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAutistic children face several challenges impacting their development, socialization, and behavior. Per the diagnosis, these challenges fall under three main categories  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29a89f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29a89f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Social and Communication Difficulties<\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sensory Processing Issues<\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d1cfd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d1cfd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn an effort to support your autistic child in developing skills in these areas, you may consider the following. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc4f02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fc4f02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSocial and Communication Difficulties: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d8e0ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d8e0ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf your child has social and communication difficulties, it can be hard to know how to help. There are a few things you can do to support your child and make things a little easier. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a977775 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a977775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst, try to encourage your child to join social activities and clubs. It can help them meet other children with similar interests and make friends. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8bd55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a8bd55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst, try to encourage your child to join social activities and clubs. It can help them meet other children with similar interests and make friends. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d1cd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62d1cd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSecond, help your child practice their social skills. You can role-play different scenarios with them, or have them practice conversations with friends or family. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27af53a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27af53a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThird, talk to your child&#8217;s teacher or school counselor. They can provide additional support and resources to help your child succeed. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-480c9dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"480c9dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTaking these steps can help your child overcome social and communication difficulties and enjoy a more successful and happy life. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41c9de9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41c9de9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSensory Processing Issues: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ee5c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4ee5c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have difficulty processing sensory information. It can mean they are oversensitive to certain sounds, textures, tastes, smells, or lights. They may also be under sensitive to stimuli, and not respond to things most people would find unpleasant or painful. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a49d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38a49d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tASD can make everyday activities and situations very difficult for children. For example, a child who is oversensitive to noise may have difficulty in a school cafeteria or on a bus. A child who is under-sensitive to touch may not realize when they are injuring themselves. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b4a1b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b4a1b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf your child has difficulty processing sensory information, there are some things you can do to help. You can provide your child with a quiet, safe place to go when they are feeling overwhelmed. You can also provide them coping strategies to endure environments where sensory overload may occur, such as wearing headphones in a crowded store or at a preferred theme park. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aced551 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aced551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <strong style=\"color: #192a56; font-size: 22px;\">Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Counting or repeating words or phrases<\/li>\n \t<li>Wanting everything to stay the same or strictly following set routines<\/li>\n \t<li>Intense reactions to changes in plans<\/li>\n \t<li>Fixated interests in certain topics<\/li>\n \t<li>Repeating behaviors or actions<\/li>\n \t<li>Flapping their hands, spinning, or rocking their body<\/li>\n \t<li>Inflexible thinking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea1ab4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea1ab4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen your child displays these types of behaviors and if they cause distress in day-to-day life, therapy focusing on increasing their coping skills and flexibility may be helpful in supporting them to move through life where changes occur on the daily. You and your child may practice accepting changes or preparing to expect changes. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb75398 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb75398\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf your child displays any of the above behaviors, they may be on the Autism Spectrum. Please speak to your pediatrician if you&#8217;re concerned about your child&#8217;s development. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3077aa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3077aa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEach Child with ASD is unique and may face various challenges. However, all children with ASD can benefit from early intervention and specialized therapies. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88fbb7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88fbb7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are a parent or caregiver of a child with ASD, it is important to be aware of these challenges, and seek the resources and support your child needs to thrive. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ede9c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56ede9c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">My Child is diagnosed with Autism. How to Navigate life?\u200b<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca477fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca477fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFinding out your child has Autism can be emotionally trying and overwhelming. After diagnosis, parents are likely uncertain and may wonder what to do next. The tips below are a starting point to help guide you in the right direction as your family navigates life with Autism. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ba6b65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ba6b65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1) Find a High-Quality Therapist<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c93dbcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c93dbcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nTherapy is the best way to help your child grow developmentally. It teaches skills that lead to ongoing improvements and strengthens the family bond. Therapists often start with the skill most impacting the child&#8217;s life and those with the highest likelihood of success. Learn more about the types of therapy that your child needs.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdf3445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdf3445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2) Focus on the Positive<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b32d209 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b32d209\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nWhile the support for someone with a diagnosis may be physically, emotionally, and psychologically exhausting to navigate, remember it is also possible to view it as an opportunity. An Autism diagnosis allows the family to examine the child&#8217;s life for areas that need improvement, identify resources available that may be covered by medical insurance, and to develop specific plans to improve their quality of life. Every small accomplishment your child achieves makes a big difference.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a5702 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39a5702\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3) Form Social Groups<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca35981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca35981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\nCommunication and social skills develop by practicing with similar-aged friends. There are often groups in your area focused on this. It provides crucial opportunities for your child to practice in a safe and healthy environment with peers. The opportunity to interact with others helps to stimulate your child\u2019s brain by increasing their opportunities to learn new skills.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26dfafa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26dfafa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4) Talk to a Therapist<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4938ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4938ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\nYou need to work directly with a therapist experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorders. There are several surefire signs of a good therapist. These surefire signs include empathy, a high understanding of psychology, and the ability to connect with a child. Each child experiences Autism in ways that are different from others, and it is crucial to find a therapist who can relate to your child&#8217;s experience. Early Intervention programs help the children with Autism to join school with other children and lead an independent life.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-888d0e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"888d0e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5) Communicate<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fc26d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fc26d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\nOpen-dialogue between parents and an expert is paramount. Discuss concerns and desires early on, and find a therapist willing to work with you on your behalf. Seeing your therapist and feeling like you are a team working towards your end goal should feel good. Your therapist should listen to all your suggestions, take all your experiences and your child&#8217;s experiences, and make recommendations based on your goals and objectives.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adc29cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"adc29cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the Services Parents Can Seek for Their Child after Autism Diagnosis?\u200b<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed19f37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed19f37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">After receiving an ASD DIAGNOSIS, it\u2019s common for parents to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps. Many resources and services are available, and it can be hard to know which ones are right for your child.\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96fb7eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96fb7eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>The most important thing is to remember that every child is different, and what works for one child may not work for another. With that in mind, here are a few different types of services that parents of Autistic children should seek out:<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-306c34c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"306c34c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: bolder; color: #192a56;\">-Behavioral Therapy:<\/span>\u00a0Behavioral Therapy is one of the most common and proven effective therapies for autistic individuals. It can help children with social skills, communication, and repetitive behaviors.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8835774 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8835774\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong style=\"font-weight: bolder; color: #192a56;\">-Speech Therapy:<\/strong> Many children with ASD also have difficulty with communication. Speech Therapy can help with this by teaching them how to communicate better with others.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-043a443 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"043a443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong style=\"font-weight: bolder; color: #192a56;\">-Occupational Therapy:<\/strong> Occupational Therapy can help with fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a69f323 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a69f323\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong style=\"font-weight: bolder; color: #192a56;\">-Psychological Services:<\/strong> Children with ASD are at a higher risk for anxiety and depression. Psychological Services can help children deal with these issues healthily.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5923f65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5923f65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nIf you are concerned that your child may have ASD, talk to your doctor. They may refer you to a specialist for further evaluation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b42c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0b42c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Create a Structured Environment for ASD Children? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657835e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"657835e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreating a structured environment is key for a child with ASD. A set routine and consistent expectations can help your child feel secure and supported. Here are a few tips on how to create a structured environment for children with ASD:  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7d691f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7d691f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Use a calendar or visual schedule to help your child know what to expect each day.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Break down activities into small and manageable steps.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Use visual cueing to help your child understand the environment and society.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Be clear and consistent with your expectations and routine.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Make sure your child has a quiet, safe place to go if they need a break from the stimulation of the world around them.<\/li>\n<\/ol> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11ceae7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11ceae7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese tips can help children with ASD feel comfortable and confident in their environment. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19f025c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19f025c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reasons to work with Empower Therapy  <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b11808b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b11808b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmpower Therapy aims to deliver trauma-informed, individualized, &#8216;best fit&#8217; care based on each child and family&#8217;s needs. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1b7e8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1b7e8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom our center-based\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.empowertherapy.com\/services\/aba-therapy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ABA therapy<\/a><\/span>\u00a0programs to our Parent Consulting Program, we offer a range of services to support and guide you on your child&#8217;s developmental journey, wherever you are.\nHere are just a few reasons why families love working with Empower Therapy:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed9620 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ed9620\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Parents As Reporters\/Responders \u200b<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d5afcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d5afcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt is crucial to give your child&#8217;s therapist specific information about time spent outside of the ABA therapy sessions. As the parent you can observe and note accomplishments, difficulties, and necessary adjustments. By sharing your knowledge of what has worked well and what has been challenging for your child, you and your ABA team can work together to make necessary adjustments to the therapy plans.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35e0388 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35e0388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We're with You Every Step of the Way \u200b<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e9a2eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e9a2eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo two children or families are alike. That&#8217;s why, in addition to our regular center-based ABA Therapy Services, Empower Therapy offers an array of other services and support, including: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f3a09f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f3a09f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Parent Consulting<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">School Shadowing<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Summer Camp<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Social Skills Groups<\/li>\n<\/ol> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c96f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35c96f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo matter where the child, parents, and caregivers are on their journey, we&#8217;re here to guide you every step of the way. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623745d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"623745d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We're Trauma-informed \u200b<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-536bd15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"536bd15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMany of our team members have dedicated time to learning and gaining experience in the area of trauma-informed care. This depth of knowledge and understanding is the underpinning of our compassionate care approach and in-depth care plans.\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50492e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50492e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We&#8217;re a Team  \u200b\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd73349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd73349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs an Empower Therapy client, you&#8217;ll receive not just one expert&#8217;s opinion and guidance, but the collective perspectives and rich knowledge of our entire clinical team. Our team approach ensures continuity of care. It also ensures that you and your family always have access to the support you need.\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c534d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c534d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We&#8217;re Evidence-based   \u200b\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4072f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4072f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tABA is the most effective intervention for Autism and other developmental disabilities. Empower Therapy only employs evidence-based practices, and our programs are based on the science of ABA.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa98390 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa98390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We&#8217;re Passionate    \u200b\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e5b2a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e5b2a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorking with Empower is unlike any other experience. We are passionate about our work, which shows in everything we do. Our commitment to you is to provide the absolute best care and support for you and your family. We&#8217;re committed to helping you overcome your challenges and attain lasting success.\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8850ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c8850ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts \u200b<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6680469 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6680469\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAfter a child is diagnosed with Autism, each family will respond differently to the diagnosis. Families can take some steps to begin supporting their autistic child. These steps include seeking out support and information from professionals and other parents, developing a positive attitude towards Autism and creating a safe and supportive home environment. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-330ea44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"330ea44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChildren all have a special skill that parents must find, encourage, and develop. 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