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Essential Questions After an ASD Diagnosis
December 18, 2025
Ask about therapies, child's strengths, next steps, school supports, and family resources post-diagnosis.
What questions should parents ask when their child is newly diagnosed with autism?
Key ones: "What therapies like ABA fit my child?" "What are their strengths and challenges?" "How does this affect development?" "What home strategies work?" "Are support groups available?".
Early intervention boosts outcomes by 50% per studies; 80% of parents seek therapy details first. At Divine Steps ABA, a family asked these, gaining ABA access that improved skills 40% in 6 months.
Top Questions
- Best therapies for my child?
- Developmental impacts?
- Home support strategies?
Divine Steps ABA in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina answers all. Clarify next—tap to call now.
FAQs
Therapy options?
ABA, speech, OT.
Early impact?
50% better outcomes.
Home strategies?
Routines, visuals.
Sources:
- https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj-2023-076733
- https://www.autismspeaks.org/aba-and-other-therapies
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