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18 Games for Autistic Children

by NowPsych MD Dr. Sean PaulApril 1, 2019

All of these games can help with different aspects or challenges that some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may have. They are also just fun! I Never Forget a Face Memory Game. This game is great for memory and also for recognizing and recognizing faces.…

How to Deal with Behavior in Autism

by NowPsych MD Dr. Sean PaulMarch 13, 2019

Autism, Child Psychiatry

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a study in 2015 and found that 1- 2% of children are impacted by autism around the world. For the parents of these children, daily life can be a struggle as they can often be at…

Sleep Problems in Autism

by NowPsych MD Dr. Sean PaulFebruary 13, 2019

Autism, Child Psychiatry, Evaluation

It is common for children with autism spectrum disorder to have sleep problems. These problems can include difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently, and moving around a lot in their sleep. What causes these problems? It is thought that these sleep problems are most often…

Autism Testing

by NowPsych MD Dr. Sean PaulFebruary 11, 2019

Autism, Child Psychiatry, Evaluation

Autism Evaluation/Testing Information We are often asked what does Autism testing (also called Autism Evaluation or Autism Diagnosis) entail. Here, we will provide some information about what is involved in a proper evaluation and determining an autism diagnosis. Early Identification or Clinical Suspicion Early intervention…