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Speech Delays in Autistic Children: A Parents Guide
Navigating the concerns about a child’s development can present unique challenges for guardians, parents or caregivers, especially when it comes to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated speech delays. This guide aims to provide information about speech delays in autistic
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Autism and ICD-11 — The Global Divide in Implementation
While the introduction of ICD-11 marks an important step in redefining how autism is diagnosed, understood, and supported, its impact varies significantly across the world. The truth is, not every country is able to implement these changes at the same
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Part: 3 ICD-11 and Autism: A New Era in Diagnosis and Understanding
The way autism is defined and diagnosed has a deep influence on how individuals are supported, accepted, and understood. With the release of the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), we have entered a new chapter—one that
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Part 2: Autism and the ICD
The Road Ahead and Future Possibilities Introduction: In the first part of this blog, we explored the evolution of autism within the ICD. But the journey doesn’t end there! Now, let’s look at how the ICD is shaping the future
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Beyond Awareness: Embracing Autism with Understanding and Action
April 2nd—World Autism Awareness Day! The day the world lights up blue, hashtags trend, and speeches are made. But let’s be real for a second—awareness alone isn’t enough. What if we stopped just ‘acknowledging’ autism and actually started embracing, understanding,
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The Sensory Overload Battle: ADHD vs. Autism – What’s the Difference?
Introduction Sensory overload is a struggle for many neurodivergent individuals, but it doesn’t manifest the same way in everyone. Both autism (ASD) and ADHD involve sensory processing differences, yet the way each condition interacts with sensory input can be vastly
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Why ADHD and Autism Are Not ‘New’—Society Is Just Catching Up
If ADHD & Autism Have Always Existed, Why Do They Seem So ‘New’? You’ve heard it before: “Back in my day, kids weren’t autistic. ADHD wasn’t a thing. We just had discipline!”—Yet history tells a different story. The truth is,
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ASD, ADHD, or Both? The Overlapping Symptoms That Confuse Everyone
Introduction ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions. Yet, they share so many overlapping traits that diagnosing one without missing the other can be a real challenge. Many individuals are misdiagnosed, go undiagnosed for
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ADHD and Autism: Understanding the Differences and Overlaps
Neurodiversity is a vast and intricate spectrum, with conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) being two of the most discussed yet often misunderstood. While they are distinct diagnoses, they share overlapping traits, leading to
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Understanding ADHD: More Than Just an Attention Problem
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than just a difficulty in paying attention. It is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting brain management functions, making organization, focus, and impulse control challenging. Formerly known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), the term
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