April is National Autism Awareness Month. Many parents who have children with Sensory Processing Disorder may wonder why we are talking about Autism on a site dedicated to SPD.
Studies conducted by the SPD Foundation reveal more than three-quarters of children with autistic spectrum disorders may have sensory integration symptoms.
If your child suffers from Sensory Processing Disorder, does this mean she may also be autistic? Absolutely not!
The majority of children with SPD are not on the autism spectrum. Most experts agree that the two conditions are distinct and separate disorders.
If your child has Autism, does this mean your child also has Sensory Processing Disorder?
While it’s not a guarantee, there is a higher chance your child will also face sensory challenges common with SPD.
What is Autism Awareness Month? In order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, the Autism Society has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s.
The United States recognizes April as a special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and issues within the autism community.
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For more reading about Autism:
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing AutismWhat I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic: Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism SpectrumThe Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with AutismThe Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the SpectrumTen Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Got my question answered. Thanks much. Love this & add site. That’s awesome the ASD has the world put up blue lights from the world for autisum awareness month but how do they show awareness in the world for adhd, cerebral possey, sensory processing etc. to everyone in the world. I think those children & adults should have their month to or change April to special needs month so no child feels left behind regards what they have as well I always wonder in Oct. is can’t month, where’s all the pink lights in the world up? 🙂
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Got my question answered. Thanks much. Love this website & asd website. That’s awesome the people put up blue lights for autisum awareness month but how do they show awareness in the world for adhd, cerebral polsey, sensory processing etc. the other special needs &/or disabilities to everyone in the world. I think those children & adults should have their month to or change April to special needs month so no child feels left behind regardless what they have as well I always wonder in Oct. is cancer month. where’s all the pink lights in the world?? 🙂
It would be lovely if every special needs received special attention. I do know Chicago goes pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month.