Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autistic children can be very particular about what they eat, which can make meal planning very difficult for parents. It might be tempting to chalk autistic peoples’ food preferences up to picky eating, but autistic people often have sensory processing issues that can make eating certain foods upsetting.View Resource
We summarized some of the most common medications used to treat the symptoms of autism, what their side effects are, and other relevant information.View Resource
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.View Resource
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!View Resource
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.View Resource