Questions to Ask at an Autism Assessment: Parent Checklist
A printable-style list of questions to ask before, during, and after your child’s autism assessment, so you leave with clear answers and a plan.
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Picky Eating and Autism: Why It Happens and What Helps
Many autistic children eat a very small range of foods. Here is why it happens, which warning signs need a doctor, and calm, low-pressure ways to widen your child’s diet over time.
Occupational Therapy for Autism: What Parents Should Know
Occupational therapy for autism helps children with everyday skills like dressing, eating, play and coping with sensory overload. Here is what OT involves and what the research does and does not show.
Melatonin for Autism: What the Sleep Evidence Shows
Melatonin is one of the better-studied sleep aids for autistic children, but it works best after sleep routines are in place and should be used with a doctor’s guidance.
M-CHAT Autism Screening: What Parents Need to Know
The M-CHAT-R/F is a quick parent questionnaire used at 18- and 24-month checkups. Here is how it works, what the scores mean, and what to do next.
Herbal Remedies for Autism: What the Evidence Says
Saffron, ginkgo, curcumin, chamomile and broccoli sprout extract are all marketed for autism. Here is what research actually shows, and the safety risks to know.
Echolalia in Autism: What It Means and How to Respond
Many autistic children repeat words, phrases, or lines from shows. Echolalia often has a purpose, and responding to that purpose can help your child communicate more.
Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers: What to Look For
The first signs of autism are usually about sharing and connecting rather than walking or sitting. Here is what to watch for by age, and what to do if you are worried.
Early Intervention for Autism: What Works and How to Start
Early intervention for autism means play-based, family-centered support in the first years of life. Here is what the research shows, which approaches have the best evidence, and how to get started.
DSM-5-TR Autism Criteria Explained (and ICD-11 6A02)
A plain-language guide to the DSM-5-TR autism criteria, what changed in 2022, how support levels and specifiers work, and how ICD-11 code 6A02 compares.