Author: Sherafgan Khan

Many adults, especially women and people who learned to mask, recognize autism only after years of anxiety, burnout, ADHD confusion, or feeling different without an

Sensory overload is not bad behavior or a parenting failure. This guide helps parents identify sensory triggers, reduce demand, and build practical accommodations at home,

Autistic students do not need vague advice to “try harder.” This guide explains IEPs, 504 plans, school evaluations, and practical accommodations parents can request when

Autistic meltdowns are not the same as ordinary tantrums. This guide explains overload, warning signs, safety-first response, what not to do in the moment, and

Autism therapies should be judged by goals, evidence, fit, burden, and respect for the child. This guide helps families compare speech, OT, behavioral, developmental, school,

Autism and ADHD can overlap in attention, movement, social difficulty, emotion regulation, and school struggles. This guide explains the differences, what dual diagnosis can look

Autism screening is not the same as an autism diagnosis. This guide explains developmental monitoring, M-CHAT, diagnostic evaluation, who may be involved, what parents should

Autism signs can look different at 9 months, 18 months, 3 years, and 5 years. This guide helps parents notice patterns, avoid panic over one