CFSS is coming in Minnesota!
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in every 59 children in America (Autism Speaks). Established as an umbrella term in 2013, ASD is not one single condition but a spectrum of closely related disorders that can affect a child’s social behaviors, speech and language patterns, and/or cognitive development skills. As a parent, relative, or friend of someone living with ASD, you may have many questions about its conditions, severity of symptoms, and how best to take care of someone recently diagnosed with autism.
Best Care, a dedicated home care agency in the Twin Cities, offers support, guidance, and pediatric home care services to ensure your child receives the best autism care possible in the comfort of your home. Before getting to know how we can help your child receive quality home care, here are some important FAQs about autism and its different forms:
As ASD covers a wider spectrum of related disorders and symptoms, clinicians, pediatrics, and even the media tend to use certain terms to define the level of severity of ASD cases, including:
If you’re already caring for a son or daughter living with autism, your child may qualify for home care services in Minnesota. At Best Care, we offer pediatric home care services that allow your child to receive support and quality autism care from a family relative, close friend, or personal caregiver. Though parents are not eligible to become personal care assistants for their children, there are many options available to you that will ensure your child still receives quality care while you’re at work or away from home, rather than he or she living in a facility or hospital setting.
To learn more about the benefits of pediatric services, visit our website or contact our team today! We’ll walk you through your options and educate you on your child’s eligibility for pediatric home care services.