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Referral Form for Autism Diagnostic Assessment at Rady Children’s

What’s Now and Next in Autism Spectrum Disorder Research?

Between 2000 and 2014, the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States more than doubled, from approximately one in 150 to approximately one in 59[1]. While it’s difficult to say whether this is due to a true increase in incidence, to heightened awareness and more frequent assessments, or a…

Pervasive Developmental Disorders for the Assessment of Young Children

UC San Diego/Rady Children’s Autism Research and Practice Monthly CME Seminar

Autism Discovery Institute > Research

Assessments

Children's Care Connection (C3)

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Developmental Evaluation Clinic (DEC)

Thriving with Early Intervention

The Fitzpatrick Family’s Journey When Silver Fitzpatrick and her family moved back to San Diego, little did they know the impact Rady Children’s Developmental Evaluation Clinic (DEC) would have on their lives. Having previously lived in Utah, where services for their children’s needs were limited, the Fitzpatrick family found a lifeline in DEC. Silver and…

Education

Behavioral Health Services

Rickey’s Journey: Thriving with Alexa’s PLAYC

When Rickey turned 3, his parents noticed something was different about their son compared to his siblings. Initially, signs of delay in speech, difficulty with social interactions, and fixation tendencies raised concerns. He eventually was diagnosed with autism. The Montessori preschool he was enrolled in was becoming a challenge, so his parents sought specialized services.…

Research

Our Guiding Principles View our guiding principles below for how we approach autism friendly health care: Slow down and review AFQ. Customize and adapt the visit to fit the needs of the individual patient. Provide training to staff. Customize training to fit the department’s specific needs. Adapt the environment when possible. Provide tools to increase…