אבחון התאמות ותמיכה בוויסות חושי בקרב אוטיסטים - למאמר בעברית In the previous post, we took a closer look at the key aspects of sensory processing and regulation in autistic people. This time, we will discuss how sensory regulation is assessed and supported in order to improve autistic people’s quality of life. Assessing the Sensory Profile of Autistic People Several tools are available for assessing sensory processing in autism: The Short Sensory Profile (SSP) and Sensory Profile 2 are...

עיבוד וויסות חושי בקרב אוטיסטים - למאמר בעברית Sensory processing and regulation are neurological bodily processes that occur in every person. When there is an increased amount of sensory input, our brain uses regulatory mechanisms to manage these stimuli and maintain a level of arousal that allows us to function. When there are challenges or difficulties in this regulation, sensory overload may occur, leading to impaired functioning and difficulties with sensory regulation. Sensory...

אבחון אוטיזם ואבני דרך התפתחותיות - למאמר בעברית A formal autism diagnosis is typically made around the age of two to three years. However, the first red flags and parental concerns often emerge during the first year of life, particularly in areas such as language and social communication. Since there are currently no biological markers for diagnosing autism, and the diagnosis is based solely on clinical and descriptive criteria, the early identification of patterns in the acquisition of...