Aspiedent's Blog

It is common for people diagnosed with Autism to also be given diagnoses for other conditions such as Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and ADHD. This blog post explores why this is the case. It turns out that the causes of the symptoms for these conditions are included within the causes of the symptoms for autism. The problem is that autism is an umbrella term that encompasses a vast range of difficulties. Having further diagnoses helps to narrow down the difficulties so that more targeted interventions can be put in place.

There is often a misconception that many Autistic people have what appears to be 'superpowers', but this really isn't the case. While we can give examples of autistic people who have superpowers, this is actually rare. Most autistic people do not have superpowers. For those who do have superpowers, it is not always clear whether these are innate or as a result of an aptitude that has been very well developed. It is not uncommon for Autistic people have an uneven ability profile. This can make the results of IQ test meaningless.

We discuss how many autistic people are categorised as having lower intelligence than they actually have. A few even get categorised as having a learning disability, but then go on to get a PhD! If someone has a processing difficulty regarding what’s going on around them, struggling to process speech and unable to hold a conversation, it doesn’t mean that they don't have a high level of intelligence. If they get the opportunity to learn about something that interests them, there is no reason why they shouldn't do well in an appropriate job – or even get a PhD!

A first hand account of the impact of an autism profile on a boy and his mother. The impact on the boy now having a way to describe his experience of the world and how he is feeling is profound. The impact of the mother now understanding her son has been life changing for both of them.

Aspiedent discusses how delayed processing is different to slow processing of incoming information. Do you ever get told a joke and it takes a day to get it? Delayed processing is an issue commonly found in autism, but can be found in anybody. This blog post talks about the difference between slow processing of incoming information and delayed processing. Although they may sound similar, they are actually very different issues. Perhaps you have delayed processing.

This blog post discusses potential job roles for people with slow processing of incoming information. Jobs for people with slow processing speed or a slow processing disorder do not have to be low paid or boring! Slow processing issues are often found in autism and neurodiversity.

Slow processing speed is an issue for many people with autism and can also be found in the general population. This blog post discusses what slow processing of information is, different manifestations of slow processing and what issues slow processing can cause.

Post diagnostic support for children with autism is well-known to be difficult to obtain. Not only that, but it is not always at all helpful. Aspiedent have a solution: Autism profiling. There are many underlying reasons why a child may struggle with any one autism symptom. This blog post discusses helping autistic children by figuring out and targeting their underlying autism issues. These underlying issues cause their autism symptoms, so doing it this way means that the child can become best equipped to reach their potential.

Simple misunderstandings can cause major problems between autistic people and their employers. But it is often easily fixable. This blog post covers some of the sometimes peculiar ways in which this can happen.

Contrary to popular belief, some autistic people can be excellent at selling. This blog explores the how and why around this.