by Spectrum Sense | Feb 25, 2019 | Diagnosis
High Functioning Autism Explained I’ll never forget the look on her face when I told her my older son was autistic. She was completely dumbfounded, and stood speechless for a moment. Immediately following an epic public meltdown, this lady had reprimanded me for...
by Spectrum Sense | Jan 14, 2019 | Diagnosis
15 Early Warning Signs of Autism The statistics are pretty staggering these days: at least 1 in 60 kids have an autism spectrum disorder. And you probably know by now that early detection and intervention are crucial to the child’s outcome. If autism is...
by Spectrum Sense | Oct 29, 2018 | Diagnosis
The Difference Between Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder I see and hear this question all the time. It’s in my sensory processing groups, my autism groups, and all around the therapists’ offices. A lot of people on the spectrum have sensory issues, so...
by Spectrum Sense | Jun 18, 2018 | Diagnosis
The First Steps to Take When Your Child Receives an Autism Diagnosis I can still remember the sucker punch delivered when the psychologist told me “Your son has autism.” I knew it was a big possibility, but hearing those words out loud was like being hit...
by Spectrum Sense | May 11, 2018 | Diagnosis
4 Lesser Known Warning Signs of Autism I may have never realized my older son had autism if his little brother’s warning signs weren’t so obvious. During my intensive research for my younger son, I began seeing some of his older brother’s behaviors...