All About Autism

Hey everyone! In today’s post, we’re diving into an online Autism test available on my website. This test can help you determine if you might need a formal autism assessment or if certain behaviors you’re experiencing are just unique quirks. Let’s get right into it! Welcome Back to The Aspie World Hey guys, welcome back to The Aspie World! My name is Dan, and I have autism, ADHD, OCD, and dyslexia. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a test on my website. Yes, that’s my face up there! This questionnaire is designed to help you understand where you or your loved one might fall on the autism spectrum. While it’s not a definitive diagnosis, it’s a useful tool to consider before seeking a professional assessment. Before We Begin: Mental Health Resources Before we jump into the test, I want to mention that if you’re struggling with mental health issues, BetterHelp offers fantastic online therapy services. You can communicate with a therapist via phone, text, or vide...

Here are the 5 must see signs of autism in toddlers if you are wanting to identify it. There are many ways in which autism can present itself in children and toddlers. I have listed out 5 of the most easy ways you can identify autism traits in toddlers. 1.Non Responsive To Name Typically an Autistc toddler won’t respond to their name when you are calling them, almost like they cannot hear you at all. 2.Not Wanting Hugs As autism impacts social, communication and emotional understanding autistic toddlers will probably have an aversion to hugs and close contact. 3.Lone Play Autistic children will favour lone play or isolated play over playing with other children or in a group. 4.Eye Contact Issues Autistic people have issues creating and maintaining eye contact, which is an easy give away if a toddler is on the spectrum. 5.Not Smiling When Smiled At When you smile at an autistic toddler they probably won’t smile back due to a lack of understandi...

Here are the 5 must see signs of autism in toddlers if you are wanting to identify it. There are many ways in which autism can present itself in children and toddlers. I have listed out 5 of the most easy ways you can identify autism traits in toddlers. 1.Non Responsive To Name Typically an Autistc toddler won’t respond to their name when you are calling them, almost like they cannot hear you at all. 2.Not Wanting Hugs As autism impacts social, communication and emotional understanding autistic toddlers will probably have an aversion to hugs and close contact. 3.Lone Play Autistic children will favour lone play or isolated play over playing with other children or in a group. 4.Eye Contact Issues Autistic people have issues creating and maintaining eye contact, which is an easy give away if a toddler is on the spectrum. 5.Not Smiling When Smiled At When you smile at an autistic toddler they probably won’t smile back due to a lack of understandi...

Here are the 7 most obvious sings of autism that are super interesting. Autistic people present some very obvious autism signs in their personality and behaviour. I have outlined 7 of most obvious signs of autism for a point of reference. 1.Issues With Socialising Autistic people have lots of issues understanding socialising and unwritten social rules 2.Lack Of Eye Contact Eye contact is very difficult for people on the autism spectrum to maintain and make, and will show it’s self that autistic people will struggle with eye contact. 3.Delay In Speech And Communication Skills Autistic people will usually have a delay in their speech and almost always have issues with communication, be it a stutter, non-verbal or other communication issues. 4.Difficulty Understanding Peoples Emotions People with autism will have issues understanding emotions in other people, as these are difficult to know if they are not spoken about. 5.Upset From Minor Changes ...

Do you want to know what is autism? This is a breakdown of what autism is. Autism is a development for neurological condition that impact lives of people through communication and social development. It is characterised by a number of personality and behaviour traits noticeable in people on the autistic spectrum. Some of these traits of autism include, lack of eye contact, issues with socialising and development delays in things like speech and learning. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that there are various levels of support needs for everyone on the spectrum. Autism is quite common in the Western Hemisphere impacting 1 in 100 people in the UK and 1 in 60 people in the USA with an autism diagnosis. Please leave a comment if you have anything to add. Also follow @TheAspieWorld for more autism content. Video:   https://theaspieworld.com/what-is-autism-complete-breakdown-you-should-see/?feed_id=2164&_unique_id=665493381cd9e

This is the 3 top strategies for detailing with chasing for autism in children YOU NEED to know. Change can be so distressing for people on the autism spectrum and can be very disruptive to thier life. I have listed below some of the ways I have been able to help with sudden change in routine from time to time. 1.Multiple Plans As autistic people have issues with change in their plans the key here is to make multiple plans, so if one fails you have 2 back ups. 2.Positive Aftermath If there is a change happening that causes issues with a child with autism, as soon as the change happens and they start to panic, introduce something that is hyper positive to them, it could be a special interest topic of theirs or a games or anything. 3.Change The Situation If change is happening in the current plan, switch to something completely different and explain the difference. Control the difference and explain it. Please let me know if you have anything to add t...

How do you identify autism in someone? Here is 5 SIMPLE ways you can notice it EASILY! Autism is classed as a hidden or invisible disability, which means that it isn’t always easy to see as it isn’t presented in any physical attributes... well any that you don’t automatically notice. Autism can present visual clues as to if someone is on the spectrum, so here are 5 simple always you can identify Autism easily. Use these physical attributes to notice autism in a person, so you know how to help them 1.Rocking (stims) People on the autism spectrum will sometimes rock from side to side or back and forth. This is a process called stimming which is a calming self soothing repetitive behaviour that the autistic person will find comfortable. 2.Hand Flapping (stims) Autistic people will potentially flap their hands up and down. This is a process called stimming which is a calming self soothing repetitive behaviour that the autistic person will find comfortable. ...

Here are 5 athletes with autism that will SHOCK YOU! Autism is classed as a hidden or invisible disability and for this matter it is hard to know who is on the spectrum or not in a public setting. I have found these 5 amazing autistic athletes who will blow you away with how awesomely skilled they are. So here are 5 athletes with autism that you probably didn’t know about! 1. Jim Eisenreich – Major League Baseball Player He started playing in 1982 and played his Rookie season for the Minnesota Twins. Eisenreich suffered from uncontrollable tics and twitches, common symptoms of a then-misunderstood Tourette’s Syndrome. Although well-known for his Tourette’s Syndrome, he is also on the Autism Spectrum with his later diagnosis of Asperger’s. Eisenreich withdrew from MLB in 1984 due to his uncontrollable tics, and sought the help of medical professionals. 2. Jason McElwain – Basketball Player Jason McElwain, nicknamed J-Mac (born October 20, 1988), is an American...

What not to expect from children with autism! What an impact such a wide range of children from any age group of any background and it comes along with some personality traits that people can find challenging. There are a lot of expectations put on to children and what parents expect of their children, but with autism 70s expectations have to be realised they will never be achieved. Here are three expectations that you should never expect from a child with autism 1.Eye Contact Hi children with autism have a real difficult time creating and maintaining eye contact with anyone. 2.Responding To Name Lots of the time due to zone out autistic children will not respond to their name, not because they are ignoring you or because they can’t hear you it is simply because they are focusing on something else intensively. 3.Hugs & Cuddles Because autism comes with a host of sensory processing issues and also emotional communication issues, Autistic children...

What not to expect from children with autism! What an impact such a wide range of children from any age group of any background and it comes along with some personality traits that people can find challenging. There are a lot of expectations put on to children and what parents expect of their children, but with autism 70s expectations have to be realised they will never be achieved. Here are three expectations that you should never expect from a child with autism 1.Eye Contact Hi children with autism have a real difficult time creating and maintaining eye contact with anyone. 2.Responding To Name Lots of the time due to zone out autistic children will not respond to their name, not because they are ignoring you or because they can’t hear you it is simply because they are focusing on something else intensively. 3.Hugs & Cuddles Because autism comes with a host of sensory processing issues and also emotional communication issues, Autistic children...

Here are the 5 must see signs of autism in toddlers if you are wanting to identify it. There are many ways in which autism can present itself in children and toddlers. I have listed out 5 of the most easy ways you can identify autism traits in toddlers. 1.Non Responsive To Name Typically an Autistc toddler won’t respond to their name when you are calling them, almost like they cannot hear you at all. 2.Not Wanting Hugs As autism impacts social, communication and emotional understanding autistic toddlers will probably have an aversion to hugs and close contact. 3.Lone Play Autistic children will favour lone play or isolated play over playing with other children or in a group. 4.Eye Contact Issues Autistic people have issues creating and maintaining eye contact, which is an easy give away if a toddler is on the spectrum. 5.Not Smiling When Smiled At When you smile at an autistic toddler they probably won’t smile back due to a lack of understandi...

Here are 5 athletes with autism that will SHOCK YOU! Autism is classed as a hidden or invisible disability and for this matter it is hard to know who is on the spectrum or not in a public setting. I have found these 5 amazing autistic athletes who will blow you away with how awesomely skilled they are. So here are 5 athletes with autism that you probably didn’t know about! 1. Jim Eisenreich – Major League Baseball Player He started playing in 1982 and played his Rookie season for the Minnesota Twins. Eisenreich suffered from uncontrollable tics and twitches, common symptoms of a then-misunderstood Tourette’s Syndrome. Although well-known for his Tourette’s Syndrome, he is also on the Autism Spectrum with his later diagnosis of Asperger’s. Eisenreich withdrew from MLB in 1984 due to his uncontrollable tics, and sought the help of medical professionals. 2. Jason McElwain – Basketball Player Jason McElwain, nicknamed J-Mac (born October 20, 1988), is an American...

Here are 7 amazing autism facts you have to see!! There are number of autism facts that circulate around the Internet but I found some of the most interesting ones to show you today. Here are my best 7 autism facts, sit tight and enjoy these. 1 Autism Wasn’t Always Called That The condition autism was initially called Kenner’s Syndrome, and later early infantile autism, and then just autism. 2 Boys vs Girls Autism in 5 times more likely to be diagnosed in boys than in girl’s. Although the statistic doesn’t take into account the misdiagnosis of females do you think that the ratio is somewhat off at the moment. 3 Hidden Disability Autism is classed as a hidden disability as it isn’t always easy to notice in a person. 4 Mental Health Issues Every 1 in 3 adults on the autism spectrum are impacted by serve mental health conditions and need support for this. 5 Autism Name Origin The term stems from the Greek word autos meaning “self”, autism literally means “alo...

Are you a parent navigating the unique challenges of raising a child on the autism spectrum? Whether you're new to this journey or a seasoned pro, there are always strategies and insights that can make a significant difference in your day-to-day life. In this post, we're unveiling three secret tips that every autism parent needs to know. 1. Understanding Sensory Overload: One of the most critical aspects of caring for a child with autism is understanding sensory processing difficulties. Many individuals on the spectrum experience sensory overload, where their senses are overwhelmed by stimuli in their environment. This can lead to meltdowns or shutdowns. As a parent, it's essential to recognize the signs of sensory overload in your child and learn how to create a sensory-friendly environment. Simple adjustments, such as dimming lights, reducing noise, or providing sensory tools like headphones or fidget toys, can make a world of difference. 2. Establishing Predicta...