Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dr. Cristi has clinical expertise in diagnosing thousands of young toddlers, children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her innovative approach to patient diagnoses and care will help your child live the life they deserve while relieving the everyday pressure and stress from you.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism is a disorder that refers to a challenges in social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. Autism is referred to a spectrum because it displays a wide variety of variation in strengths and challenges and is different in every individual. Signs typically appear between 2 and 3 years of age, although it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months.

Indicators of Autism By Age:

What to Look For

6 - 12 Months

M

12 - 24 Months

D.D

Any Age

P.O

No social smiles or other warm expressions
Limited or no eye contact
No vocal sounds, smiles or nonverbal communication
No babbling
no use of gestures (pointing, waving, etc.)
No response to name
No words
No meaningful two word phrases
Any loss of previously acquired speech
Avoids eye contact
prefers to be alone
Struggles understanding others feelings
Remains nonverbal or delayed language development
Repeats words or phrases over and over
Gets upset by changes in routine/schedule
Restricted interests
Repetitive behaviors (hand flapping, rocking, spinning
Unusual or intense reactions to sounds, smells, textures, tastes, light or colors

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Early intervention is the best step towards treatment. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is used by Dr. Salinas to provide the most comprehensive treatment available. Workshops, social skills groups, speech and communication training and support groups for children and parents alike are available. Dr. Salinas is working towards creating art therapy in the community to integrate those with developmental disorders into social settings.
“Pediatric Neuropsychologists have a strong understanding of normal developmental stages in language and learning. This is especially important in assessing Autism because symptoms evolve over time. In addition to the complicated evolution of a disorder, adolescents and adults may mask, or compensate, for their weaknesses with psychiatric conditons including anxiety, depression, tics, or simple defensive responses” . http://www.neurodevelop.com/Autism_Testing