Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluations
Are you worried your son or daughter may have autism?
Does your child avoid eye contact or not respond when spoken to?
Does your child exhibit an inability to make friends or engage in reciprocal communication?
Has your son or daughter exhibited signs of repetition or obsession?
Autism awareness is at an all-time high, widely discussed by the medical community, media outlets, concerned parents, and society in general. While autism may appear to be more widespread today than decades ago, experts believe the increase in diagnoses is due to greater awareness of autism and its signs and symptoms.
Autism is a neurobehavioral disorder including a spectrum of symptoms and impairments that range in severity. Autism is characterized by difficulty in communicating and interacting with others, and restricted or repetitive behavior.
A diagnosis of autism can help your child or teen find solutions to symptoms that are interfering with their daily life. Dr. Medlin completes autism assessments to help you in getting the support you need. Specifically, if you're looking for applied behavioral analysis (ABA), Dr. Medlin can evaluate, diagnose, and recommend you for these services.
We recommend speaking with our office if you’ve noticed any of the following behavioral trends in your child or teen:
- Inability to maintain eye contact, or failure to respond when spoken to or called by name
- A lack of interest in peers or difficulty making or keeping friends
- Preference for being alone
- Rigid rules or routines
- Repetitive or obsessive behavior, such as lining up objects or only performing tasks in a particular order
- Involuntary or excessive behaviors such as blinking, rocking, hand flapping, or wriggling of their fingers
Please contact Dr. Medlin today to schedule an appointment for your child's evaluation.