Do Aspergers have sensory issues?

A person diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome may be sensitive to certain sensory experiences. This might include noise, touch, smell, or visual stimuli. It might include certain materials, such as modeling clay, chalk, sand, and water.

Can you be Neurodivergent without sensory issues?

Neurodivergent people are more likely to have sensory difficulties. But anyone, neurodivergent and neurotypical people alike, can have difficulties with their sensory system.

Can I be autistic if I don’t have sensory issues?

Fact: Having sensory processing issues isn’t the same thing as having autism spectrum disorder. But sensory challenges are often a key symptom of autism. There are overlapping symptoms between autism and learning and thinking differences, and some kids have both.

How can you tell if someone has Asperger’s?

Signs and symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome

• Lack of interpersonal relationship skills and instincts.
• Inability to express one’s own feelings.
• Often verbalizes internal thoughts that most would keep private.
• Flat tone / speaking style that lacks pitch.
• Appears to lack empathy.
• Has a difficult time interacting with peers.

Can a child have SPD and not autism?

Most children with SPD do not have an autistic spectrum disorder! Our research suggests that the two conditions are distinct disorders just as SPD and ADHD are different disorders. Appropriate intervention relies upon accurate diagnosis.

Is SPD a form of Neurodivergence?

ASD, AS, ADD/ADHD, SPD, HSP, PDD-NOS are all part of the spectrum of neurodivergence.

Can you have autism without SPD?

However, the reverse is not true. Most children with SPD do not have an autistic spectrum disorder! Our research suggests that the two conditions are distinct disorders just as SPD and ADHD are different disorders.