ADHD vs. Autism – Differences, Early Signs & Next Steps
When toddlers are inattentive, hyper focused on certain topics or items, or extremely hyperactive, both professionals and parents wonder if it’s normal, if it’s just a phase, or if it’s ADHD or autism. Today, I want to discuss ADHD vs. autism symptoms in very young children and the treatment for both.https://youtu.be/HX4Zbfy72NU?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkgx-VTb91Nwm4XBr5oj64wu Each week, I provide […]
High Functioning Autism vs. Low Functioning Autism: Is There a Difference?
When my son Lucas was young, I thought he had high functioning autism because he was included in typical toddler preschool classes and was warm and cuddly with me. But now most would consider Lucas low functioning. After two decades in the autism world, I really don’t like the terms “high functioning” and “low functioning”.
Understanding Echolalia in Children with Autism: Types, Causes, and Strategies for Improvement
Echolalia is when a child repeats words or phrases they’ve heard. While it’s normal in early development, it often persists in children with autism. Understanding the different types—immediate, delayed, functional, non-interactive, and mitigated—is crucial for effective support and recognizing its role in language development. Children with autism may use echolalia to communicate needs, process language, […]
Communication Skills for Kids with Autism
Many parents of young children with autism dream of the day when they can have full conversations with their children. But getting children who are not talking much or at all to become conversational is a big mystery for most parents and professionals. So, today I’m going to break it down and talk about how […]
Echolalia and Autism: The Best Way to Get a Child with Autism Speaking
Do you have a child or client with less than five words that you can rely on? Maybe the child has some pop-out words, but you don’t know how to get the child speaking more? Today, I’m going to talk about echolalia and autism, and the main way we can start to get words heard more […]