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Keeping summer safe for children with autism

Here are some resources and strategies families can use to help keep their children with autism safe during the summer.

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Finding the right therapy for your child with autism

It can be helpful to know what your child’s therapy options are — especially when they are between evaluations or waiting for an appointment.

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Early signs of autism

While there is no specific medical test that can diagnose autism, there are early signs to look for in children.

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Genetic testing and autism

Genetic testing cannot diagnose someone with autism, but it could help a family understand how or why someone has autism.

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Is it okay to raise a child with autism to be bilingual?

In recent years, research has shown benefits — such as better executive functioning — of raising a child with autism in a bilingual home.