Repetitive behaviors are common features of autism, but they can present differently from person to person. Repetitive behaviors are simply behaviors that a person does repeatedly or insists on doing the same way every time. These behaviors can include asking about the same thing several times in a row, lining up objects (toys) in a particular way, spinning objects, and obsessively closing and opening doors or drawers.
The needs of children with autism change as the grow into adults with autism. As children become teens and teens become young adults, they may need help finding jobs and places to live. Below, we list places that can help with job skills training, employment assistance, and residential services by county. For autistic people who are not able to live independently, we also list Day Programs, Respite Services, and Opportunities to Socialize.
Places that perform telehealth and in-home services generally have a central office (which may be outside of the county or state) that co-ordinates treatment within a given county or across several counties. As such, it is sometimes difficult to know which clinics serve which counties. To help you find early intervention therapy providers in your home county, we listed telehealth and in-home services that are available in Georgia below!
While you may notice clear, early signs of autism in your child, it can be hard to get an appointment for autism diagnostic testing quickly. In Georgia, some waitlists can be up to 18 months long, and research shows that autism therapies are most effective when started as soon as possible. It can be incredibly frustrating to feel like you’re just sitting around and waiting for an appointment, but there are many things you can do in the meantime.
