a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

What happens if BHRS is recommended?
A psychologist, psychiatrist, or other qualified individual will conduct an
evaluation, which may include questions about your child’s behavior,
developmental and medical and psychiatric histories, past treatment history,
current school placement and/or preschool placement if relevant, behavior
in school, and drug and alcohol history if relevant.
Your child will be observed and may be tested using specific noninvasive
diagnostic tools. Parents are interviewed and may be asked to fill out
various forms and checklists and bring other assessments and/or additional
information such as preschool reports and physician reports. Your child’s
teacher may also be asked to complete some forms.
The evaluator will summarize this information and make recommendations.
What will the recommendations be?
The recommendations for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
can vary. It is common for a child to be prescribed BHRS. Other
recommendations, such as a specialized classroom, additional testing,
medication, or adjunctive therapies such as occupational therapy, physical
therapy, and/or speech therapy may be recommended.
The evaluator may also recommend other services (See Appendix E).
Asperger’s
Syndrome (AS)
and Autism are
connected. AS is
part of the autism
spectrum. The
only significant
difference between
the two conditions
would be that those
with AS seem to
have their speech
in place by the
right time, whereas
people with autism
have to deal with
delayed speech.
People with AS are
said to generally
be very bright and
verbal as well, but
they are known to
have social deficits.
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