Aug 22, 2022 | Children's Health
Parents often worry if quiet or anxious children and teens will have the social skills they need to become successful adults. It can be challenging to figure out the best way to gently encourage kids to socialize and when it’s appropriate to step back. The key to...
Apr 1, 2022 | Patient Stories
Diagnosed with autism as a toddler, 8-year-old Tyler is now thriving as he and his family manage the ups and downs of life with the condition. Diagnosis and Early Therapies The first provider to mention autism to Jessica, Tyler’s mom, was a physical therapist...
Mar 25, 2022 | Children's Health
Brain development begins during gestation and continues throughout childhood and beyond. For children with autism, something happens with brain development between conception and about six years old. Autism involves impairments in social interaction, language use and...
Feb 23, 2022 | Patient Stories
A six-year-old ball of energy, Ali’s light shines wherever he goes. Ali gets a little extra support for his development at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Children’s Developmental Center at McMains. Ali and his twin, Jax, were born prematurely. Sadly, Jax...
