Is it possible to have Aspergers and dyspraxia? AlthoughDyspraxia mayoccur in isolation, it frequently coexists with other conditions such as Aspergers Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, language disorders and social, emotional and behavioural impairments. Does dyspraxia aff...
In short: sometimes. Echolalia, or repeating what is heard, is a very normal part of language development. Children that are learning to speak use this constantly. If I ask my 1-yr-old son if he wants a bath (one of his favorite activities), he will consistently say “baa” (he’s...
without a word to either of his two former partners. But then he garnered his faculties and decided to accept this reality. He would choose how to respond, and his choice would be to be cordial and cooperative. He felt a surge of strength as he realized that handling himself in a digni...
It can be difficult to tell selective mutism from autism at first glance, since the key trait of selective mutism (difficulty interacting socially) is a sign of autism as well. However, autism is a spectrum condition that impacts more than...
Your mouth goes dry in conversation, your mind goes blank at parties, and speeches are your biggest fear. Are these normal social nerves, or are they something more? To diagnose social anxiety, you’ll need to visit the doctor. But this quiz can help you compare your experience to the di...