Autism and Other Conditions

Autism

Autism is one of the fastest growing developmental delays today, as nearly 1.5 million Americans are thought to have this diagnosis. Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects each individual differently and to varying degrees of severity. Children with autism differ in their ability to learn automatically, but these connections can be established through repetitive teaching and positive reinforcement. Read more about autism.

Sensory Processing Disorder

All of the information we receive comes to us through our sensory system. Although we are all familiar with the senses involved in taste, smell, sight, and sound, most of us do not realize that our nervous system also senses touch, movement, force of gravity and body position. These basic senses are closely connected to each other and form interconnections with other systems as we grow. For many children, these interconnections develop in the course of ordinary childhood activities. However, for some children, these interconnections develop at a different pace, causing them to misinterpret sensory information, such as touch, sound and movement. Read more about sensory processing disorder.

Feeding and Swallowing Issues

Infants and children with feeding and swallowing difficulties are a diverse group, ranging from premature babies to teenagers. Parents are often the first to notice a feeding problem. Read more about feeding and swallowing issues.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Many people experience difficulties in attention and concentration. For some children, these difficulties affect their ability to participate at home, school and with peers. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) is a condition affecting children and adults that is characterized by difficulties with attention, impulsivity, and over activity. It affects between 3-7 percent of school age children. Read more about AD/HD.