When my children were young, they were patients of a large pediatric practice. It was sometimes difficult to get a same-day appointment with a doctor, so when I was offered one with a nurse practitioner (NP), I took it. This was my first experience with an ARNP and it opened my eyes to all that this medical professional has to offer.
My child just received a diagnosis of autism. How do I get support for him/ her at school?
The first step is to request a special education evaluation through public school. This request must be made in writing. The letter can be short and to the point, and should be delivered to the school principal or school psychologist. You can request this evaluation through the public schools even if your child is home-schooled or attends private school. Read full post »
With the DSM-5 release last month, we sat down with Dr. Bryan King, Director of Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and Autism Center to find out what this means for the way we diagnose autism spectrum disorders, take a look.
Thinking About Participating in Autism Research? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Over the past few decades, our knowledge about autism has expanded tremendously, thanks to the many research studies that have been conducted. Through research, we have begun to learn about autism’s causes, effective treatments, and how to best diagnose autism. If you are a parent of a child with autism, maybe you’ve considered having your child participate in a research study. But you might also have some reservations about participating, or maybe you’ve wondered: what’s in it for my child and our family? Read full post »
Having your child evaluated for autism can bring much emotion and many questions. In an effort to help families who are waiting to be seen in our center, we asked our schedulers to tell us the most frequently asked questions they receive from parents when scheduling a child’s diagnostic evaluation. Here’s what they told us: Read full post »
ARNPs at Seattle Children’s Autism Center
My child just received a diagnosis of autism. How do I get support for him/ her at school?
Thinking About Participating in Autism Research? Here’s What You Need to Know.
