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Healthcare & Treatment
Families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have lots of questions about treatments and about how ASD may affect typical healthcare needs. Some of the questions answered in this section include:
- What are the various treatments for ASD?
- Where can I find a treatment provider?
- How do I know which treatment is best?
- Does health insurance cover the costs of treatments?
- How do I know if a treatment is actually working?
- What can be done to make regular medical appointments (dentists, regular check ups, etc.) less stressful?
The Healthcare & Treatment section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™ answers many questions you may have and may help you to prepare for the unexpected. Use the filter options on the left side of your screen below to narrow article selections by categories.
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Last updated on Mar 2, 2022 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) is a screening questionnaire specific for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is one of the measures the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends be used for all children at either their 18- or...
Last updated on Sep 14, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A child might be diagnosed with a math disorder they experience substantial difficulties with the acquisition of math skills in a wide variety of areas, such as calculation or problem solving . Why it Matters Throughout a child's formal school years...
Last updated on Sep 14, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A child might be diagnosed with a disorder of written expression when they experience substantial difficulties with spelling, grammar , or an overall ability to communicate in writing. Why it Matters Writing is one of the hardest skills for a child...
Last updated on Sep 14, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
There are two primary methods of diagnosing a child with a learning disability: the severe discrepancy model, and the response to intervention (RTI) model. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (commonly referred to as...
Last updated on Sep 14, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A child might be diagnosed with a reading disorder if they are having significant difficulties with sounding out words, recognizing sight words, reading aloud, or comprehending text. Sometimes, this is called dyslexia . In school, or in an assessment...
Last updated on Aug 20, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
With the new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , DSM-5 , many individuals and families worried about what impact the new criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) would have on supportive services. Some advocates...
Last updated on Aug 18, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
In 2014, families across America began to experience a new healthcare system, known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or colloquially as "ObamaCare" (because the ACA was an initiative of President Barack Obama). The ACA is implemented differently in...
Last updated on Aug 14, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage for families who do not qualify for Medical Assistance (MA) and who are not able to meet the expense of private insurance. CHIP is funded by states and the federal government...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
There is no medication , either a prescription or over the counter product, which will cure Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, some medications may help relieve some of the co-occurring conditions associated with ASD, such as anxiety , seizures...
Last updated on Jun 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The Childhood Autism Rating Scale , 2nd Edition (CARS2) is designed as a clinical rating scale for the trained clinician to rate items indicative of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) after direct observation of the child. The form is used with...