HOW DOES AUTISM EFFECT A FAMILY?

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Dr. Meredith Rimmer is a clinical child psychologist.  She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with autism and other related disorders.    more about Dr. Rimmer 

 QUESTIONS -   click on questions to play answers                                

Who is at risk for autism?

Are boys more prone to autism?

What are the symptoms of autism?

How is autism diagnosed?

Are children born autistic or does it develop after birth?

What's the difference between Asperger's and autism?

Does the GFCF work?

Is there a cure for autism?

At what age can autism be diagnosed?

Is autism genetic? 

Is there a test for autism, during pregnancy?

Has there been an increase in autism in the past 5 - 10 years?  To what is the increase attributed?

What is the vaccine - autism connection?

Are there options for vaccinating my child?

Will my autistic child speak?

What are my child's rights for education and services?

Are there any therapies that can help my autistic child?

Will my autistic child ever lead a "normal" life?

Will my autistic child ever form an attachment to me?

When and how should I explain my child's autism to his/her siblings?

How does autism effect a family?

Is there a grieving process involved in discovering my child has autism?