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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
sensory vs autism
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Feb 07, 2006 12:00AM
, Feb 07, 2006 12:00AM
When children are in their early years (1-2 years old), it can be quite difficult to ascertain the presence of a serious Pervasive Developmental Disorder such as Autistic Disorder. What people often notice is a problem with how the young child negotiates the world, in particular in relation to sensory experiences. So, sensory integration issues are often noticed early on, and as the child's social interactions, including communication, expand after the age of two, other limitations become more obvious. It is probably fair to say that children who display Autistic Disorder often display some problems with sensory integration, but by no means is it true that sensory integration problems are a precursor or indicator of Autistic Disorder.
Member Comments (2)
by D99G03, Feb 06, 2006 12:00AM
To: jean christine
Absolutely! However do not let them label without documented evaluation/examinationes etc. At 3 yrs. my son had severe sensory issues and many Autistic-like (PDD) tendencies, but he was diagnosed as Globally Delayed, which basically meant to the Layman ... Delayed In Many Areas. They even put him in a PDD class, since he displayed SO MANY PDD-like issues. The school was wonderful and he did very well!! He is now 7 yrs., doing well. although struggling with a few things - but I just wanted to say that they do not ALWAYS go hand-in-hand! Best of luck!!
