7 Walking Patterns That May Indicate Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often misunderstood, with subtle signs like walking patterns overlooked. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen early recognition of ASD reduce family stress by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders study (Lee et al., … Read more
Excessive Talking: A Hidden Sign of Autism, Per Experts Excessive talking, or logorrhea, may signal autism spectrum disorder (ASD), particularly Asperger’s syndrome, per the Ile-de-France Autism Resource Center (CRAIF). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing this behavior reduces social stress and fosters inclusion. Let’s explore logorrhea as an autism … Read more
Busting 10 Autism Myths: Understanding the Spectrum for Better Mental Health “You don’t look autistic.” If I had a dollar for every time someone said that, I’d be retired on a beach somewhere. As a psychology professor with decades of experience, I’ve heard this and other misconceptions about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) countless times. These … Read more