Did you know that 80% of students with language-based learning disabilities have dyslexia? I heard this statistic at a workshop in Cambridge again recently and I was just struck dumb, not only by the implications, but by the statement itself. Of course, I do not remain mute for long, so I began to try to …
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Diagnosis
How do you get a diagnosis? A diagnosis is usually made through outside testing by a psychologist in a medical setting or private practice. Going to your pediatrician in order to get a referral for a neuropsychological evaluation is the first step. For greatest success when working with children suspected of autism spectrum disorders an …
Diagnosis vs Classification
Discussion at this month’s multidisciplinary salon focused on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). One topic we discussed was the diagnostic process and early detection.