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my-autism-adhd-blog · 7 months ago
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What is Auditory Processing?
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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New to Autism or Possible Autism Diagnosis?
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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Stimming Can Be:
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 9 months ago
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Common Accommodations for Kids with Autism Eligibility
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I thought this might be useful to those going back to school. It can apply to teens and adults too.
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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Autism Traits That You Realized Were Autism Traits:
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Loves collecting items
Difficulty understanding time concepts (yesterday vs last week/year)
Holding hands out at side of body in awkward way
Running fingers along the wall while walking
Difficulty transitioning from one task to the next, especially if first task isn’t complete
Dislike of or overwhelms in crowds
High pain tolerance/low pain tolerance
Strong sense of direction on roads.
Flat or expressive effect/expressions.
Carries comfort item everywhere.
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 2 years ago
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What Special Interests May Look Like…
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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Is Autism Over-Diagnosed
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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Autism awareness month is over but that does NOT mean we stop spreading awareness and acceptance!
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Language:
• Late Talker/Early Talker
• Good vocab, with difficulty saying wants/needs
• Delay/decreased use of gestures, pointing
• Echolalia .and scripting after age 2.5
• Uses words or phrases repeatedly/often
• High pitch, melodic, sing-song voice
• Uses another's hand/body as a tool to get help/gain access
Interests & Routines:
• Prefers sameness and routine, may struggle with changes and become anxious and dysregulated
• Has strong, focused interests, may be early interest in letters/reading
• Focuses on details and likes things to be "just right" (labeled OCD)
• Repeats play activities or scenes (dumping/crashing, creative play)
• Carries comfort items around
• Creates walking routines/patterns
Social:
• Eye contact: intense, avoidant, or inconsistent
• Inconsistent response to name
• May be "overly" friendly/ lack stranger danger
• May prefer to play alone or parallel play longer than others
• May be better at responding to others than initiating social contact
• Differences in joint attention
• May need to direct/control play
Sensory Processing:
• Selective (picky) eating habits
• Covers ears to loud sounds/ puts sounds up to ears, listens to sounds/songs on repeat
• Watches items up close to study spinning or how they work, may look at eye level or side of eyes
• Enjoys tight hugs, avoids hugs
• Seeks movement: jumping, pacing, rocking back and forth, crashing
• Sensitivity to grooming, washing,
Sensory Processing:
• Selective (picky) eating habits
• Covers ears to loud sounds/ puts sounds up to ears, listens to sounds/songs on repeat
• Watches items up close to study spinning or how they work, may look at eye level or side of eyes
• Enjoys tight hugs, avoids hugs
• Seeks movement: jumping, pacing, rocking back and forth, crashing
• Sensitivity to grooming, washing,
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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What is PDA?
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 9 months ago
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5 Benefits to Embracing Neurodiversity in Schools
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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Autism Can Look Like
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Lots of laughter
Need for acceptance
Passionate
Strong emotions
Loyal
Full of love active & playful
Kind hearted
Happy hands
Big smiles
Because - Autism is not always *that* different.
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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Hyperlexia
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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Autism in Girls
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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Should We Use the Term “Non-Verbal”?
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my-autism-adhd-blog · 1 year ago
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Autism + Savant Abilities
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