What is Childhood Disintegrative Disorder?
Home What is Childhood Disintegrative Disorder? Written By: Natalie Roberts, RBT Reviewed By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), also known as Heller’s syndrome or disintegrative psychosis is a rare condition in childhood. CDD is characterized by late onset, typically around 3 or 4 years of age, and affects development in various areas […]
How To Do Speech Therapy at Home: Play Activities
Home How To Do Speech Therapy at Home: Play Activities Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S The best forms of therapy happen all around us. Children learn best when they are engaged and enjoying the activity. Communication is at the heart of every activity and interaction that involves your child. By using […]
What is High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Home What is High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder? Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA The way autism spectrum disorder is classified changed in recent years. In 2013, the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was updated and revised, in which the terms Asperger’s syndrome, autistic disorder and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified are […]
How Many Types of Autism Are There?
Home How Many Types of Autism Are There? Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include social communication and behavioral challenges. These challenges can be mild, severe, moderate and they exist across a spectrum. A diagnosis is based on the level of support needed (Level 1, 2 or 3). Early diagnosis means […]
What is Rhett Syndrome?
Home What is Rhett Syndrome? Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Understanding Rett Syndrome and Its Misdiagnosis with Autism Rett syndrome (RS) is a neurological disorder often misdiagnosed as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, or non-specified developmental delay (PDD_NOS). RS is caused by a known defective regulatory gene (MECP2) found on the X chromosome […]