Category: Traits/Behaviors
Autism and Central Coherence: Missing the Forest for the Trees
Understanding Executive Dysfunction in Autism—5 Areas of Brain-Functioning that are Affected
There are five main areas that are affected by deficits with executive functioning, the higher-order processing that our brain uses to plan and execute complex tasks. These areas are in inhibitory control, non-working verbal memory, verbal working memory, emotional control, and planning and problem solving. Autistic individuals are affected to …
Echolalia in Autism: Why Does My Child Repeat Everything I Say?
Does your child repeat yours or other’s words when spoken to, or repeat television shows, commercials, or sounds they hear in the environment? Verbal children with autism spectrum disorders tend to repeat words and phrases they hear with little understanding of the meaning behind the words—a “condition” known as Echolalia. …
Can Theory of Mind be Taught to Autistic Children? 5 Things That Can Help
“Theory of Mind,” also known as mind-blindness, is the fundamental understanding that other people have feelings, emotions, and thoughts different than your own. It is the innate ability to recognize facial expressions, and body language, and then interpret, and predict other’s actions based on this knowledge. Children with autism are …
Theory of Mind (ToM) or Mind-Blindness in Autism
Is Your Asperger’s Child Struggling with Personal Hygiene? Sensory Issues Could Be to Blame.
Does your autistic or Asperger’s child fight you when you want him/her to shower, or change their clothing? Do they avoid brushing their teeth unless forced to? Is a trip to the barber shop for a haircut a struggle? They may be experiencing sensory difficulties associated with these everyday tasks. …
Autism and Anxiety
Autism is often described as a social and communication disorder. Many adults with autism have first been misdiagnosed, or have co-morbid diagnosis of social anxiety disorder, anxiety disorder, and panic disorders. It is unclear whether these are separate from their autism or are actually a part of the autism itself. …