The CDC reports 1 in 44 children to be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Core deficits of autism, across individuals, are noticed primarily in the following areas:
Although Autism is a spectrum disorder and strengths and challenges will vary across individuals in the areas specified, some common indicators that may be noticed include:
The indicators listed above do not constitute an inclusive list. If you have concerns regarding the possibility of an autism diagnosis for your child please speak to your pediatrician and/or seek an evaluation from an approved evaluation center: Beaumont Children’s Hospital Center for Human Development (248) 691-4744 University Pediatricians Autism Center (248) 305-6172 Central Autism Assessment & Treatment Center at CMU (989) 774-3904 Covenant Center for Autism (989) 671-5757 Henry Ford Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (313) 916-4665 Michigan State University – Department of Psychiatry (517) 353-3070 UP Health System Marquette – Specialty Clinic (906) 225-4778 Oakwood Center for Exceptional Families (313) 996-1960 Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services (616) 258-7500 Spectrum Health Medical Group (616) 267-2830 University Center for the Child and Family, U of M (734) 764-9466 University of Michigan Health System (734) 764-9466 Wardcliff Autism Evaluation Center (517) 664-2556 Western Evaulation Center for Autsim and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (269) 387-7011
Recognizing Autism