* Almost all autistic people have SPD * Some people with SPD are autistic, but not all
Autism has symptoms that are not present in SPD. I believe that SPD is in the diagnostic criteria now.
Jan 20, 2010 Rating
comment by: Anonymous
Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism are not the same. Many children with autism have SPD however many children with SPD definitely aren't autistic. My son has SPD but isn't autistic and several others I know, but my sister's nephew is autistic and has several similar sensory problems as my son. Hope that helps!
When my fingers become really dry and rough from the weather or especially after a shower, I can't stand to touch and put any clothes on until I put lotion
Does this topic sound familiar to anyone? My son starting Zooming around age 2. That's our families pet name for this. My son is now 8 and zooming is a
Oh my gosh, I need some help and it's with a bit of a sensitive subject! My 17 yr old has autism and part of that involves sensory issues with clothing.