Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Blog 18: Fourth Interview Questions


  1. What does it specifically mean to be “On the Spectrum”?
  2. Is it possible to tell if my child has Autism? How?
  3. What do you think is best if I suspect something is wrong with my child?
  4. How can I get my child the help he or she needs?
  5. What would be the best way to deal with this diagnosis?
  6. Are there any other diseases that have the same symptoms?
  7. Is there a way you can tell Autism from Asperger’s Syndrome?
  8. Will an autistic child usually suffer from other illnesses?
  9. Do you know if there’s an association between autism and Tourette’s syndrome?
  10. I have heard that the symptoms of autism are incorrectly portrayed all around the social media. What are some of the common myths about autism?
  11. What is a multidisciplinary team? How can they help diagnose an autistic child?
  12. Is it a bad thing to have my child wait to be tested for Autism?
  13. How will I know if the new therapy I try is right thing from my child?
  14. What is Applied Behavioral Analysis and how does it help my child?
  15. What is Sensory Integration therapy?
  16. I’ve heard of an educational model called Floor Time. What is it and how does it have an affect on my child with autism?
  17. Are antipsychotic medications helpful in the treatment of autism? If yes, how so?
  18. Are any kin of anti-seizure medication helpful in treating some behavior problems associated with autism?
  19. How are dietary interventions helpful to autistic children?
  20. What kind of common dietary interventions could you tell me that is used to treat Autism?
  21. Does Autism usually qualify as a disability according to the Social Security Administration? If yes why and how?
  22. What can I do to make traveling with my autistic child any less difficult?
  23. What are some resources for learning more about autism?