Each year, children are diagnosed
with autism, a complex developmental disability characterized by impairment in
social interaction and language accompanied by social withdrawal and repetitive
hyper-focused behaviors. Boys are four times more likely than girls to have
autism. The disorder appears to have increased tenfold over the last 15 years.
Although both genetic and environmental factors are believed to contribute to
the development of autism, no firm causal evidence exists.
The Arkansas Autism Alliance
(AAA) is a unique multidisciplinary group that tackles the many different
behavioral, medical, social, and educational challenges that children with an
Autism Spectrum Disorder experience. This group is aimed at creating a
collaborative and integrated approach to understanding the causal complexities
associated with an ASD, treatment interventions to promote symptomatic recovery,
and dissemination of what is learned treating these disorders to the medical
community at large. The AAA has developed a mission to create an autism center
of excellence to not only better serve the state of Arkansas, but to also be a
model of excellence in translating research findings into meaningful clinical
care for families of loved ones affected by an ASD for not only the state of
Arkansas, but also facilities across the world to model their management of
these children and how to promote hope and healing to those that are
afflicted.
For appointment scheduling, contact the Dennis Developmental Center/Autism
Treatment Network (ATN) Clinic by telephone at
(501) 364-1830
(501) 364-1830
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