Autism Spectrum Disorder and Apserger's Syndrome Services of Dr. Bill Morgan, Licensed Psychologist | Psychological Testing for Learning Disabilities, Learning Problems, Learning Differences, ADHD | Paoli, PA 19301, 19382, 19380, 19091, 19087, 19341, 19355, 19073, 19333, 19406.

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s Syndrome

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition which usually becomes evident in childhood and affects individuals in their communication, social interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Asperger’s Syndrome was a term formerly used for individuals with what is thought to be the mildest form of autism. The term Autism Spectrum Disorder reflects that ASD is very diverse, and can look much different in different individuals.

Autism spectrum disorders affect three main areas of a child's life:

Social interaction
Communication — verbal and nonverbal
Restricted behaviors and interests

Each child with an ASD may have a different pattern of autism.

Early diagnosis is important. This is because early treatment can help a child with ASD make significant gains in language and social skills.
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s Syndrome often struggle to understand and relate to other people and to their environment and this can result in extreme behavior, which can be seen as tantrums in children or rudeness in adults. Further, they may experience other emotional problems such as anxiety or depression.

Paoli Psychological Associates offers a range of services for individuals with ASD or Asperger’s Syndrome including:

Psychological evaluations for ASD and possible co-existing issues.
Individual counseling and therapy
Family counseling
Social skills development services
Parent training
Education

Call 610.644.8182 for more information about my services for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger’s Syndrome.

Paoli Psychological Associates is located in the Main Line suburbs. Our office is based in Paoli, which is convenient to Malvern, Wayne, Radnor, Devon, Newtown Square, Villanova, Berwyn, Devon, Broomall, West Chester, Media, Exton, Downingtown, Phoenixville, King of Prussia, and other towns in Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Chester County, PA and the following zip codes: 19301, 19312, 19333, 19073, 19355, 19335, 19087, 19063, 19460, 19406, 19341.