Autism; Testing, Treatment, and Tomorrow | Episode 005
Episode summary introduction: Welcome to The Nursing Post podcast: all nursing, all the time with Ashley Moore and Rosa Horsley. In the second part of our series, we will dig a little deeper into testing and treatments for Autism.
Topic 1: Testing and evaluation
Testing from pediatrics to adolescents. Understanding milestones and what impairments may look like throughout childhood.
Topic 2: Associated Diagnosis
What diagnoses are most common with Autism and how this can affect everyday life.
Topic 3:Treatments and medication
Understanding treatment options from ABA therapy to what medications may be helpful in treating associated disorders..
Topic 4: Looking ahead
What does the future look like for Autism? Going into the political side of funding and studies that are ongoing to help with early diagnosis.
Additional Resources Mentioned:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-world-autism-awareness-day-2020/
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/trump-signs-18-billion-autism-cares-act/story?id=66002425https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/10/02/trump-signs-autism-act/27246/
https://www.hearingreview.com/inside-hearing/research/hearing-test-may-help-identify-autism-children
Screening tool:
https://www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child
UCSD study and participate information:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DGDS/Pages/nbs/default.aspx
Rachel Riggs at rriggs@health.ucsd.edu or 619-884-8021
Local Resources:
Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center
Centra Autism and Developmental Center
(434) 200-5750
https://www.centrahealth.com/facilities/autism-and-developmental-center
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