Autism Resources for Daylife
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) The Folate Receptor Autoantibody Test (FRAT) is a blood test. It measures autoantibodies directed against folate-receptor alpha (FRα). These autoantibodies can interfere with the transport of folate (vitamin B9)...
How we choose products: 101Autism does not make or sell these products, and we have not tested them ourselves. We only keep products that meet a real daily-life need for autistic people and, where...
TL;DR ADHD and autism are NOT the same condition. They are two distinct neurodevelopmental disorders with different diagnostic criteria, though they frequently co-occur and share some overlapping symptoms. ADHD primarily affects attention, impulse control,...
By Dror Arbel | Founder, 101Autism.com One of the most frequent questions I receive at 101Autism is: “How much is this actually going to cost me?” The financial barrier to a formal diagnosis is...
Expert Guidance by Dror Arbel | Founder of 101Autism.com Use this checklist to prepare your documentation, organize your observations, and formulate key questions before your first professional assessment (ADOS-2, SRS-2, etc.). 🖨️ Download &...
The Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2) is a comprehensive tool used for assessing autism spectrum symptoms across various age groups, from 2.5 years to adulthood. It identifies social impairments and measures responses to interventions through ratings on 65 items. The scale, utilized worldwide, allows for quantifying severity of social deficits and guiding treatment plans. It is not diagnostic on its own but is valuable when combined with other assessments. Ethical usage requires proper training and understanding of its limitations and strengths, particularly in cross-cultural contexts.
Feeling overwhelmed or easily distracted by your surroundings? Our Hyper-Personalized Sensory Profile & Environment Optimization Tool helps you identify your sensory triggers and provides actionable strategies to create calmer, more productive spaces. Take the...
TL;DR: Quick Wins for a Calmer Kitchen Lower noise by using only one loud appliance at a time, adding felt pads to chairs, and keeping headphones available. Soften light with warm LED bulbs, dimmers,...
Introduction: It’s Not About the Taste If you have an autistic child, you probably know the “beige diet”: Chicken nuggets, french fries, crackers, plain pasta, white bread. Doctors might call this “picky eating” or...
Introduction: Cooking Without Words Imagine trying to assemble IKEA furniture using only a text manual written in a language you don’t speak fluently. That is what a traditional written recipe looks like to many...
