Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) are two conditions frequently associated with each other. Studies indicate that up to 90% of kids with autism also struggle with sensory processing problems. But what is sensory processing disorder, and how is it connected to Autism? This article explores the link between ASD and SPD, […]
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Autistic burnout is a real challenge faced by many kids and adults on the autism spectrum, including both children and adults. It’s a state of exhaustion—feeling completely drained physically, emotionally, and mentally—triggered by overwhelming environmental demands. Autistic burnout often leads to a shutdown state, which can be hard to come back from. The Sachs Center
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It’s really important to know and understand the different levels of autism. This helps us in a few ways. First, it helps us see that autism is not the same for everyone. People with autism can be very different from each other. When we realize this, we can stop thinking of stereotypes and make sure
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You may ask what are the different levels of Autism? Autism is a neurological condition that impacts how someone perceives the world and interacts with others. According to DSM-5 (the manual used for diagnosing mental disorders), there are three levels of ASD depending on a person’s support needs for social communication and limited repetitive behavior.
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Many women are misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder, instead of the correct diagnosis of Autism. This is due to the similarity of the two diagnoses and the undereducation of Autism in women by the medical establishment. Autistic women can be misdiagnosed as borderline personality disorder. Both conditions can share symptoms such as mood swings or
The pursuit of understanding cognitive functioning in the context of autism has been a continuous journey. In recent years, “monotropism” has been gaining attention. A group of autistic adults began a quest for a novel measure called the Monotropism Questionnaire to delve deeper into this fascinating phenomenon. This 47-item questionnaire is a unique way to study monotropism,
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In the past few years, the term Aspergers has been removed from psychologists’ diagnostic language. Why was this? Do we still use the term? Is it Asperger’s or Autism? What’s the deal? What is (Was) Asperger’s? Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that affects social interaction and communication. It is
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Neurodiversity is the concept that certain conditions result from natural (and normal) variations in the human genome. Conditions that fall under the category of neurodivergent are wide-ranging and include autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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