by ABA Journey | Aug 19, 2025 | Co-Occurring Autism Conditions
Have you ever seen your child cover their ears at the sound of a vacuum, or melt down at the feeling of a clothing tag? These may be signs of sensory processing difficulties — and if your child is also on the autism spectrum, you’re not alone. Sensory Processing...
by ABA Journey | Aug 19, 2025 | Co-Occurring Autism Conditions
Many children with autism have delayed speech or communication difficulties — but not all communication challenges mean autism. Language disorders and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can look similar, especially in young children. Understanding the differences is...
by ABA Journey | Aug 16, 2025 | Co-Occurring Autism Conditions
When a child struggles with communication, learning, and daily functioning, families may wonder: Is it autism, an intellectual disability, or both? While these two conditions can overlap, they are not the same — and understanding the difference is essential for...
by ABA Journey | Aug 15, 2025 | Co-Occurring Autism Conditions
Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are both lifelong developmental conditions — but they are distinct, with different causes, symptoms, and support needs. While they can occur independently, some children are diagnosed with both. This guide explains how...
by ABA Journey | Aug 14, 2025 | Co-Occurring Autism Conditions
Both auditory processing disorder (APD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can make it difficult for a child to understand spoken language. This similarity often causes confusion — are they tuning out, or truly not processing what’s said? Knowing the differences...
by ABA Journey | Aug 14, 2025 | Co-Occurring Autism Conditions
When a child struggles to speak or make their needs understood, parents often ask: Is it autism, apraxia of speech, or both? While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) are distinct conditions, they can co-occur. Understanding how they...
