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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.

Can Autistic People Drink Alcohol Safely?Substances
Is Messy Eating a Sign of Autism?Mental Health
Is Rubbing Your Feet Together a Sign of Autism?Mental Health
Can Both Twins Have Autism? What the Research Shows Mental Health
Does Autism Stunt Growth? What the Research Shows Mental Health
Why Do Autistic People Close Their Eyes When Talking?Mental Health
Is There a Link Between Ehlers-Danlos and Autism?Brain & Nerves
Is Thumb Sucking a Sign of Autism?Mental Health
Is Late Talking a Sign of Autism?Mental Health
Does Autism Affect Intelligence? A Look at the Spectrum Mental Health
Why Does My Autistic Child Laugh Uncontrollably?Mental Health
Is It OCD or Autism? How to Tell the Difference Mental Health
Is Squinting a Sign of Autism?Mental Health
Why Do Autistic People Go Nonverbal?Mental Health
Is Constant Throat Clearing a Sign of Autism?Mental Health
Can PTSD Mimic Autism? Key Similarities and Differences Mental Health
Is Grinding Teeth a Sign of Autism?Mental Health
Is Autism Self-Diagnosable? Why Professional Diagnosis Is Key Mental Health
How was autism treated in the 1990s?Mental Health
What Is Regressive Autism? Signs, Causes, and Diagnosis Mental Health
Is All Sensory Seeking Behavior a Sign of Autism?Mental Health
Is Tongue Thrusting a Sign of Autism?Dental
Can You Get More Autistic as You Get Older?Mental Health
What Does Level 1 Autism Mean? Diagnosis and Support Mental Health
What Are the Chances of Having a Second Child With Autism?Mental Health
Can You Be Autistic and Not Have Sensory Issues?Mental Health
What Is Biomedical Treatment for Autism?Therapies
How Accurate Are Autism Tests for a Reliable Diagnosis?Tests
How Does Alcohol Affect Autism Spectrum Disorder?Mental Health
How Often Is Autism Misdiagnosed and Why Does It Happen?Mental Health