If you're a parent or caregiver, you may have come across terms like Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory input, and sensory overload while researching neurodevelopmental disorders in children. SPD vs autism Let me take you back to the beginning of our ...
From Trains to Telescopes, Autism Special Interest Examples
It is a really good sign if autistic people feel comfortable enough to share their special interests with you. I’m in the bathroom trying to shower and in walks my son. He came to ask me if I'd ever been to Outback Steakhouse. Seems like a really random question. But not for my son. Because ...
Play With Purpose: Heavy Work Activities for Kids
Our son has been doing occupational therapy for a few years. We worked with his occupational therapists to create a sensory diet that would give him the sensory input he needs. When we were younger we were taught that humans have five basic senses. Sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. These ...
How We Use An Autism Chore Chart to Help Our Son With Transitions
A lot of us have routines. If something or someone affects our routine it throws us off. However, we adjust and just roll with it. For people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, it’s not that simple. It’s not just upsetting but changing their routines can feel like chaos for them. Our son started an ...
Can A Therapist Diagnose Autism? How We Got Our Son’s Diagnosis
When we finally got our son's ASD diagnosis I felt like I was finally being heard. I always knew something was going on, but now he could finally start on the path to early intervention. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social ...
