Some children with Sensory Processing Disorders present with symptoms that are characteristic of autism.  This is the story of one family whose child was labeled autistic at a very young age.  His parents were frustrated that the recommended behavioral approach (ABA) did not seem to be meeting his needs.  They  discovered that he has a Sensory Processing disorder and instituted therapy to address his sensory processing and incorporated a Floortime approach to working with him.  And that made all the difference.

Autistic-Like Preview