Autism is a complex neurological disorder that affects the way a person thinks, behaves, communicates and interacts with others. Autism is a spectrum disorder. This means it affects some children mildly and affects other children much more. You may have heard these terms used to refer to autism: autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome or pervasive developmental disorder–not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). SC Autism Report 2010 (pdf)
Seattle Children’s Autism Center provides assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation and management, and a variety of therapies for children with autism spectrum disorders as well as support and education for their families. We offer a range of medical and mental health services for babies, children and young adults.
We work closely with Children’s Neurodevelopmental, Neurology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Sleep Disorders, Genetics and Gastroenterology programs so that your child has complete and coordinated care.
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics-programs/autism-center/
1 in 110 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. In spite of advancements in research and clinical care, there is still much we don’t know about autism. Parents and caregivers must sift through confusing, often conflicting information about everything from diagnosis to therapies. In an effort to make life a little easier, we at Seattle Children’s Autism Center want to offer a provider’s perspective on various topics relevant to parenting a child with autism.
Our multidisciplinary team of providers will offer commentary on the latest research findings and share with you community events and resources. We invite you to subscribe to receive blog alerts and to be an active participant. Because our first priority is seeing patients each day, please be patient as we make every effort to post comments and responses in a timely manner.
