Autism and Down syndrome are both disorders that affect how a person communicates and interacts with others, but are they similar? Both conditions can be challenging for parents to wrap their heads around and understand. In this article we give some insight into each. Although similar, there are some key differences between the two conditions. … Read more
Firstly when we say autistic girl vs autistic boy please be reassured we are not talking about some sort of gladiatorial situation. What we intend to do with this article is point out some of the differences you may see in terms of behaviour and traits. Naturally there are sweeping generalisations and as ever autism … Read more
Occupational therapy (OT) is a form of therapy that focuses on helping individuals with autism improve their ability to engage in daily activities, also known as “occupations.” These activities include things like self-care, play, and leisure activities, as well as school and work tasks. The goal of OT is to help individuals with autism develop … Read more
An autistic child may engage in repetitive behaviours, such as rocking, as a way to cope with sensory overload or to express distress. Rocking can also be a self-stimulating behaviour, providing a sense of comfort and security for the child. Rocking can have a calming effect on children with autism, as it can help to … Read more
Echolalia is a language disorder in which an individual repeats words or phrases that they hear, rather than producing their own language. It is common among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In autism, echolalia is often used as a form of communication and can serve a variety of functions, such as expressing wants and … Read more
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour. One of the characteristics an autistic child may have is limited interests or repetitive behaviours. These behaviours may include becoming excessively focused on a specific topic or object, repeating certain phrases or actions, and having difficulty switching attention from one … Read more
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour. Children with autism may have difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication, making it challenging for them to express their needs and wants, understand others, and engage in social interactions. Verbal communication difficulties may include delayed language development, difficulty initiating or … Read more
Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder that affects children in different ways. The most common autistic traits seen in young children are: Difficulty with social interaction One of the most common traits of autism is difficulty with social interaction. Autistic children often have difficulty understanding and responding to social cues, such as facial expressions and … Read more
So what is autism? This is one of the questions most parents have when they are alerted to the possibility that their child may be autistic. Many of those reading our pages may be very knowledgeable on the subject already but we believe it still worthwhile to go into the details here. The answer, like … Read more
A child with autism may also have learning difficulties with that in mind we thought it would help to delve into the link between the two. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviours. Children with ASD often have difficulty learning and acquiring new skills, … Read more