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Why Do Girls With Autism Have Difficulty Getting Diagnosed?

Why Do Girls With Autism Have Difficulty Getting Diagnosed?

Autism, Diagnosis

Recent research has uncovered differences among boys and girls in their presentation and experiences of ASD. Understanding of what was previously assumed to be a male-dominant diagnosis, has now broadened, uncovering unique signs and symptoms of ASD for boys and girls. It is possible that several girls with an ASD diagnosis have flown under the radar due to limited understanding of female ASD experiences. As such, it is important that parents and practitioners be aware of the signs of Autism in a female population.

WHAT IS SENSORY INTEGRATION

Autism, Occupational Therapy

As a parent you may have heard the term Sensory Integration used more and more frequently these days when a teacher, therapist or Doctor is discussing your child in regards to some difficulties they

WHAT IS PRAXIS?

Autism

What is Praxis and Dyspraxia? Put simply, you may have been told you that your child has difficulties with motor planning (planning movements) which involves planning what to do and how to do it. It is caused by a ‘hidden’ miscommunication that occurs between your sensory and motor systems involving the nerve pathways to the…

AVOIDING CHRISTMAS MELTDOWNS

Autism

Christmas…. a time for giving, celebration and of course Santa. Its also a time for spending time with friends and family!!

Whilst visiting friends and relatives and attending parties and social gathering can be fun, it can be stressful and anxiety provoking for children with autism, disabilities, sensory or attentional difficulties. Not knowing what to expect at these gatherings, who will be there, bumping into people, being asked for hugs and loud noises, music and crowds are all things that might cause a child with any of the above difficulties to go into meltdown.

AVOIDING MISDIAGNOSIS IN OUR CHILDREN

Autism, Diagnosis, Sensory

The overlap of symptoms between different disorders can be confusing for parents, and at times therapists!!!. When understanding the complexity of this it is important to realise that different therapists receive training in different areas. For example a Psychologist is trained extensively in human behaviour and cognitions making them better placed to understand behavioural disorders…

MEDICATIONS AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Autism

A number of medications are used for the management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in conjunction with therapeutic intervention. Medications have been proven to have effects on irritability, hyperactivity, and repetitive behaviours associated with ASD, however, they may also have associated adverse effects and are recommended to be prescribed only when a severe impairment or risk of injury is present.

SLEEP PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Autism

I have decided to write this weeks blog on something a little close to home. Sleep problems, after my 6 year old has started waking at night with night time fears. Many parents can recant stories and situations of sleep deprivation, especially in the first 12 months of their child’s life. However for some parents it goes beyond this. Children can experience sleep disturbances for many reasons. Difficulty falling asleep and/or difficulty staying asleep are the most common and most frustrating sleep problems in children. Some are considered “normal” developmental stages that children experience such as fears of the dark and nightmares. For other children there can be other reasons.

SENSORY INTEGRATION AND DEPRIVATION IN AUTISM

Autism, Occupational Therapy, Sensory

Does your child becomes upset and will not touch objects such as sand or dirt, or do they become upset with tags on their clothing rubbing against their skin?

This often requires the parent or carer to avoid certain routines or activities or objects in order to manage the child distress over these sensory experiences.

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