Mountain West Autism Services

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Mountain West Autism Services

Providing families with high-quality autism evaluations and in-home ABA. Currently serving families in Utah and New Mexico.

01/31/2023

For some individuals, it may take longer to discover they have autism. It may come as a relief, answer unanswered questions, and help someone to understand themselves on a deeper level. You are not alone. 💛

01/26/2023

While this can be true for some people who have high sensory sensitivities, many individuals with autism enjoy hugs, light massages, and other forms of physical affection.

01/24/2023

A person with autism may not be able to tell you that they are becoming overwhelmed, anxious, or upset. Teaching and practicing self-calming strategies is a way to reduce or eliminate frustrating emotions.

01/12/2023

The purpose of a diagnostic evaluation is to discover whether or not a child has any symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder, how many symptons they have, and how much those symptoms impact the individual's ability to fully interact with their environment.

01/10/2023

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition. Although no single patterns of changes appears in every autistic person, some trends have begun to emerge for subsets of people with autism.

Which brain regions are known to be structurally different between autistic and non-autistic people?
🧠 Children and adolescents with autism often have an enlarged hippocampus.
🧠 Some find that people with autism have smaller amygdalae than people without autism, or that their amygdalae are only smaller if they also have anxiety.
🧠 People with autism have decreased amounts of brain tissue in parts of the cerebellum.
🧠 The cortex (the brain’s outer layer) seems to have a different pattern of thickness in people with and without autism.

01/05/2023

Autism is a spectrum disorder where sometimes indiviudals are refered to as 'high-functioning' or 'low-functioning' that can be somewhat offensive.

For example, labeling someone as 'high-functioning' may cause them to resist help or feel like they don’t need it at all, while calling someone 'low-functioning' can render someone powerless.

01/03/2023

Experts say the bulk of the increase stems from a growing awareness of autism and changes to the condition's diagnostic criteria.

12/29/2022

ABA therapy is an evidence-based treatment endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Academy of Pediatrics. We incorporate ABA into our practice by reinforcing communication, social skills, and independent skills.

Have any questions about ABA Therapy? Give us a call at 801-871-9145.

12/27/2022

Mountain West Autism Services is based in , but we offer appointments to residents across and as well.

If you are interested in getting your child evaluated, please fill out the contact form on our website at mountainwestautism.com

12/21/2022

Although anxiety is not considered a core feature of ASD, anxiety disorders are among the most common comorbid conditions for individuals with autism. It’s not easy to recognize the presence of anxiety in patients with ASD.

Individuals who are minimally verbal may be unable to report their internal states and instead demonstrate anxiety through disruptive behaviors, while others may be verbally fluent but present with difficulties in understanding one's’ own emotions and expressing these emotions.

It is important to remember that situations that create anxiety in one individual may not for another. Some things that can help reduce anxiety for children with autism are:

•New forms of communication
•Creating a safe sensory space
•Self soothing strategies
•Having fidget toys on hand

12/19/2022

Children with autism need time and space to decompress without distractions. By creating a sensory safe haven you are allowing your child to feel comfortable in their environment.

What are some ways you have created an autism-friendly space?

12/15/2022

Schedule a comprehensive autism evaluation today at mountainwestautism.com

Address

4568 S Highland Drive , Ste 200
Salt Lake City, UT
84117

Telephone

+18018719145

Website

http://mountainwestautism.com/

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