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How do I know if my child has Autism Spectrum or Sensory Processing Differences?
Autism and sensory processing differences can look alike, but autism affects social communication and connection alongside sensory differences, while sensory processing differences alone mainly affect how a child takes in everyday sensations. A home checklist cannot tell them apart; a structured clinician-administered assessment gives a clear answer. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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Autism Spectrum is a whole-child neurodevelopmental difference that always involves social communication and interaction, and often sensory differences too. Sensory Processing Differences describe how a child takes in and responds to the senses and can occur on their own, without affecting social connection. Many autistic children have sensory differences, but sensory differences alone do not mean a child is autistic. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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