The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that over 5 million American adults, or over 2% of the population, are autistic. Because autism is a lifelong condition, effective support is essential, and you can rely on the team of experienced providers at RapidRecovery TMS. From their office in Wilmington, North Carolina, the team offers tailored treatment and support for autism. Learn more by calling the office or booking a consultation online today.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often called autism, is a spectrum of conditions that contribute to challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication difficulties. It usually gets diagnosed by the time someone is 30 months old.
Each person with autism has challenges, strengths, and ways of learning; some need specialized support, while others can be very independent with the proper tools and opportunities.
In children, early symptoms may include:
Older children and adults may have some of the same symptoms, such as avoiding eye contact, but also display other symptoms of autism, such as:
Because girls and women can be better at blending in socially and learning to hide their differences, it may be harder for them to be diagnosed and accepted as autistic.
While autism doesn’t go away with treatment, there are a variety of tools and strategies to reduce unnecessary stress and help you or a loved one embrace life with autism. The team at RapidRecovery TMS offers personalized treatment plans — no cookie-cutter solutions.
Your plan may include:
RapidRecovery TMS takes a collaborative approach to care, always working to adapt treatment plans so every patient receives the best support for their optimal quality of life. To learn more about the spectrum of autism and its associated treatments, contact RapidRecovery TMS online or call the office today.