Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have slowed development, may be stuck on their own routines, or may be nervous about learning a new skill. They may not understand how to copy the steps using the toilet, or they may not understand the words parents are using. Many children with ASD
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Toilet Training—Autism Toolkit
Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
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Vaccines—Autism Toolkit
Category: autism_spectrum_disorder
Scientific studies show that many different genes work together with things in the environment to put a child at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Scientific studies do not show that vaccines cause ASD.
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Visiting the Doctor—Autism Toolkit
Category: pediatric_care
Going to the doctor can be stressful for any child. For a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there may be extra challenges because of sensory, communication, and other symptoms. Here are some tips to help make visiting the doctor easier.
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Wandering Off (Elopement)—Autism Toolkit
Category: safety_and_prevention
Research shows that about 1 in 3 young children with ASD has tried to wander off. This behavior may continue to happen in older children and even teenagers and adults with ASD. This is concerning since many people with ASD may not be able to share their names, addresses, or phone numbers if they get
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Your Child and Medications—Autism Toolkit
Category: safety_and_prevention
While medications will not change your child’s autism spectrum disorder (ASD), they can be helpful when added to other treatments to help your child’s development and learning.
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