Anyone can struggle with sensory overload, but it’s more common among children with autism. Here’s why. 👀 Sensory overload anxiety can occur in children who are on the spectrum. It happens when an intense sensory stimulus overwhelms their ability to cope. As a parent, to...

At 18 months, toddlers can usually point to something they want. But this is not the case in children in the spectrum, who  find it hard to communicate what they need.  To cope with this difficulty, they tend to overly rely on pre-symbolic gestures such as pulling or leading...

The red flags to look out for in children with suspected autism include: ☑️Having delayed developmental milestones ☑️Being socially awkward ☑️Having trouble with verbal and nonverbal communication Anytime you notice these symptoms or any significant delays in your child, you...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) doesn’t look the same in all children, which makes it difficult to diagnose. Here’s why⬇️   ☑️There is no medical test to diagnose the disorder.  ☑️Doctors rely on the child’s developmental behaviour to make a diagnosis. ...