Added By Discover Camp Worth Discover Camp Worth Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 17, 2023 Updated: April 2, 2023 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 59 children in the United States are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder each year. Having a sibling with autism poses specific challenges for the brother or sister and the parents of both neurotypical and neurodivergent children. Camp Worth offers autism resources for parents in Forth Worth, Texas. Our compassionate staff of professionals provides a wide array of programs ..read more

Added By Discover Camp Worth Discover Camp Worth Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 1, 2023 Updated: April 2, 2023 World Autism Awareness Day occurs annually on April 2nd. The purpose of Autism Awareness Day is to raise awareness about autism and to encourage acceptance and support for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Correcting misconceptions about autism and drawing attention to the different types of autism can help increase understanding of ASD in communities throughout the world. Autism spectrum disorder treatment programs in Camp Worth are provid ..read more

Added By Discover Camp Worth Discover Camp Worth Meet The Editorial Team Authored By Ky’ra Myers, Licensed Master Social Worker - Camp Worth Clinical Director Ky’ra Myers, Licensed Master Social Worker - Camp Worth Clinical Director read more Published: March 13, 2023 Updated: April 2, 2023 Nearly a quarter of teens with autism thirteen and older are likely to have some form of seizures or epilepsy. It can be challenging to tell if your teen with autism is having a seizure, as the symptoms of autism and seizures are very similar. To help reduce the symptoms of seizures and ..read more

Added By Discover Camp Worth Discover Camp Worth Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 2, 2023 Updated: March 1, 2023 People living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle in social settings. They have trouble interacting with others and may have difficulty sharing their interests. Fortunately, occupational therapy for autism provides benefits by helping those with ASD learn the skills needed to handle themselves better in social situations at home or school. If your child or a child of a loved one has received an ASD diagnosis, and you believe that they could benefi ..read more

Added By Discover Camp Worth Discover Camp Worth Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 1, 2023 Updated: March 1, 2023 When discussing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there can be some confusion in the terminology used to describe developmentally challenged individuals. That’s because, on the one hand, autism exists on a spectrum (hence the name), and on the other hand, not every developmentally challenged individual is on the spectrum. Two terms that are often encountered are neurotypical vs. neurodivergent. Neurotypical is defined as an individual with normal brain developmen ..read more

Added By Discover Camp Worth Discover Camp Worth Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 10, 2023 Updated: February 21, 2023 For parents of children diagnosed with autism, it can be challenging to know how best to support them in developing communication skills. It’s essential to understand the different types of autism, and what you need to know about communication in autism. Call 855.915.2545 to speak with someone from the knowledgeable and compassionate staff at Camp Worth in Texas about our functional skills training program for children and teens diagnosed with autism. Wh ..read more

Added By Discover Camp Worth Discover Camp Worth Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 3, 2023 Updated: February 21, 2023 Autism is a complex neurological disorder that affects how a person behaves, interacts, and communicates. It can be challenging to identify autism in children, especially when they are non-verbal. Call 855.915.2545 to speak with someone from the knowledgeable and compassionate team at Camp Worth in Texas about the signs of non-verbal autism and how our counseling and behavior analysis program can help children and teens diagnosed with autism learn how to ..read more

Added By Discover Camp Worth Discover Camp Worth Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 30, 2023 Updated: January 10, 2023 Every year, thousands of children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). One of the most common and defining characteristics of ASD is repetitive behaviors. Repetitive behaviors include any behavior that is repeated over and over again, such as hand-flapping, rocking, or making repetitive noises. It’s important to note that repetitive behaviors in autism can vary in severity from person to person. The diagnosis process for ..read more