What is Autism?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person processes social information, communicates, and experiences their environment. These differences are present early in life, even if they are not recognized until later.
What does Autism look like in real life?
- Differences in social communication (difficulty with reading cues, back-and-forth conversation)
- Preference for routine and predictability
- Intense, focused interests, not usually shared by same-age peers
- Sensory sensitivities (noise, light, textures) or repetitive sensory-based behaviors
- Strong emotional reactions toward self and others
What helps people with Autism?
- Comprehensive autism evaluations (for self-understanding, treatment planning, and access to services and supports)
- Skill-building focused on real-life functioning (e.g., social skills practice)
- Structured and supportive environments
- Collaboration with family and schools
- Medications as indicated for associated symptoms of anxiety, mood disturbance, etc.
What services are provided at Chambers & Blohm?
We offer comprehensive evaluations (“testing”) for children and adults with suspected autism.
We offer testing both in-person in Bismarck and virtually across the state of North Dakota.
We see patients ages 3+. Patients must be verbal.
Curious about what testing involves? Learn more here.
