November 08, 2020
How ADHD and Sensory Processing Issues Can Prevent Early Intervention
For children on the autism spectrum, very early social skills training, preferably before school age, can have a major impact on later development. But many kids are missing that crucial intervention. For many, it’s not because they’re not getting diagnosed—it’s because they’re getting a different diagnosis first. Often, it’s ADHD, diagnosed by a pediatrician at age 2 or 3. Or parents are told that their child has sensory processing issues. Then, the autism isn’t picked up until the demands of school and social situations increase.
