DePelchin Autism Services is for you if:
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- You have noticed symptoms of autism in your child,
- Your child was recently diagnosed with autism, or
- Your child has been assessed in the public school system and you would like a second opinion.
- You are raising a child with Autism, and need services.
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1.5 million people in the U.S. have some form of autism, making it the second most common developmental disability. Autism affects approximately 1 in 110 children. The onset of autism usually occurs before the age of 3. Early intervention is important and increases the chance for positive outcomes. Additionally, parental support and skill development is central to the success of a child who has autism.
DePelchin recognizes that parenting a child with autism can be very difficult. Finding the help you need brings its own set of frustrations due to the limited availability of autism resources. DePelchin Autism Services is here to help.
Helping the families is as important as helping the child. In addition to evaluating children who may have autism, DePelchin Autism Services provides comprehensive services to the entire family. Each service is offered on the same night and at the same time, making it convenient for the entire family
Four components of the services offered to families through DePelchin:
DePelchin Autism Services provides
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- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication assessment
- Classes for parents
- Individualized plan of action
- Advocacy to schools
- Support groups for parents, siblings, and children who have autism
- Individual family group
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To access DePelchin Autism Services call 713-730-2335 or email autism@depelchin.org. |
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