Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. It is a range of challenges related to social behavior, speech, nonverbal communication, sensory sensitivities, and more. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, signs of autism usually appear by age 2 or 3. ASD research shows that early intervention leads to positive outcomes later in life.

SamaraCare has an expert team with significant clinical experience working with children and young adults with ASD. Our services include: evaluations, psychiatry, medication management, counseling, groups, training and school consultations. We prioritize support for families including therapy for parents and siblings. We use the gold standard ADI-R and ADOS assessment measures to evaluate ASD.

If you are a parent wondering about your child, signs of autism include:

• Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling or social skills
• Persistent preference for solitude
• Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings
• Delayed language development
• Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
• Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings
• Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.)
• Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors

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