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Wendy Colombo

Wendy Colombo, RN, CPN, is a pediatric nurse writer at Biology Insights covering childhood developmental health. A former behavioral therapist and pediatric inpatient nurse, she spent years in a developmental-behavioral clinic in Sarasota, Florida, triaging autism referrals and coordinating testing for families. Colombo continues to work per-diem shifts in outpatient pediatric care.

What Age Does Autism Start: From Birth to Diagnosis Mental Health
Is Side Glancing Always a Sign of Autism?Mental Health
Reverse Autism Symptoms: Breakthroughs in Current Research Mental Health
Why Is Asperger’s No Longer Used as a Diagnosis?Mental Health
ADOS Score Range: What Do the Numbers Mean?Tests
Are Sobbing Spasms Dangerous? When to Be Concerned Brain & Nerves
Can Autism Cause Delusions or Co-Occurring Conditions?Mental Health
What Causes Severe Autism? Genetic and Prenatal Factors Mental Health
Who Created ABA Therapy? From Skinner to Lovaas Therapies
What Are the 3 Main Causes of Autism? Explained Mental Health
Can an MRI Show Autism? What Brain Scans Reveal Tests
What Is an ABA Center? Therapy, Staff, and Costs Healthcare
Is There an Autism Test? Screening vs. Diagnosis Tests
How to Make a Visual Schedule for Autism: Step by Step Mental Health
What Are Some Signs of Autism in Adults?Mental Health
How to Get an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult Mental Health
What Is “Autism Face”? A Look at the Science and Facts Mental Health
What Is Autism Type 1? A Look at ASD Level 1 Mental Health
How to Help Someone With Autism: Therapies & Support Mental Health
Autism: Co-Occurring and Overlapping Conditions Mental Health
How to Self-Diagnose Autism: Signs and Screening Tools Mental Health
What Is the Most Severe Level of Autism: Level 3 Mental Health
What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Traits & Causes Mental Health
What Is Childhood Disintegrative Disorder? Symptoms & Causes Mental Health
What Is ABA Therapy For and How Does It Work?Therapies
Signs and Symptoms of Autism Across the Spectrum Mental Health
What Is Autism? Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis Mental Health
What Is a Spectrum Disorder: Types and Treatment Mental Health
Autism and Stomach Issues: What’s the Connection?Mental Health
Why Can’t I Tell When I’m Hungry? Autism and Interoception Mental Health