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04/09/2026

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04/08/2026

Prosopagnosia:
• Prosopagnosia is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize faces.
• Prosopagnosia is also known as face blindness or facial agnosia.
• The term prosopagnosia comes from the Greek words for “face” and “lack of knowledge.”
• Depending upon the degree of impairment, some people with prosopagnosia may only have difficulty recognizing a familiar face; others will be unable to discriminate between unknown faces, while still others may not even be able to distinguish a face as being different from an object. Some people with the disorder are unable to recognize their own face.
• Prosopagnosia is not related to memory dysfunction, memory loss, impaired vision, or learning disabilities. Prosopagnosia is thought to be the result of abnormalities, damage, or impairment in the right fusiform gyrus, a fold in the brain that appears to coordinate the neural systems that control facial perception and memory.
• Prosopagnosia can result from stroke, traumatic brain injury, or certain neurodegenerative diseases.
• In some cases it is a congenital disorder, present at birth in the absence of any brain damage.
• Congenital prosopagnosia appears to run in families, which makes it likely to be the result of a genetic mutation or deletion. Some degree of prosopagnosia is often present in children with autism and Asperger’s syndrome, and may be the cause of their impaired social development. ( ❤️)

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04/07/2026

Accommodations for students with autism are modifications made to the learning environment or teaching methods to provide support and help them overcome challenges.

These accommodations can include changes in the classroom setup, instructional materials, communication, and behavior management strategies. The goal of accommodations is to create an inclusive learning environment that meets the unique needs of each student with autism.

Any student with autism who is enrolled in a public or private school is eligible to receive accommodations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The law requires schools to provide free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to all students, including those with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must first be evaluated by a qualified professional to determine their individual needs.

Once identified, the school must work with the student and their family to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that outlines specific accommodations and goals for academic and social success. ( River Therapy❤️)

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04/07/2026

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04/06/2026

Alexithymia, also known as emotional blindness, is a personality feature in which a person has difficulty experiencing, identifying, understanding, and expressing their emotions. This can be influenced by several factors including genetics, past experiences, and certain medical conditions. About 10 to 13 percent of the population has this trait, with more men than women experiencing it.

The late psychiatrist Peter Sifneos, a professor at Harvard, introduced this term in 1972, which means no words for emotions. A person with alexithymia has a hard time processing their own emotions, which affects the way they respond to other people’s emotions, with relationships suffering as a result. Alexithymia is not a mental health disorder, and there is no clinical diagnosis. However, it does appear in conjunction with conditions including autism spectrum disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress, as well as neurologic problems such as brain injury. (Psychology Today ❤️)

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04/05/2026

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition typically diagnosed in childhood. But some people, specifically people assigned female at birth , may go undiagnosed until adulthood.

Traditional estimates find that boys are four times as likely as girls to receive an autism diagnosis. But experts are realizing that almost as many females as males may have autism — recent research shows that nearly 80% of autistic females are undiagnosed as of age 18.

An autism diagnosis can be a relief for many adults. It may explain symptoms they’ve always had but have never been able to explain. It can also open doors to much-needed health resources and support. (via UCLA Health)

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

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04/03/2026

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), or Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), is a condition where the brain struggles to interpret auditory information despite normal hearing. Symptoms include difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments, following verbal instructions, and distinguishing similar sounds. I

Symptoms: People with APD often ask for repetition, have trouble with multi-step directions, are easily distracted by background noise, and may have reading/spelling difficulties.

Causes and Risk Factors: The exact cause is often unknown, but it can be linked to developmental issues (e.g., low birth weight, premature birth), chronic ear infections, or neurological conditions like ADHD or autism. In adults, it may follow a head trauma or stroke.

Types/Subtypes: APD can affect different areas, including:
Auditory Discrimination: Distinguishing similar sounds/words.
Auditory Figure-Ground: Focusing on sound amid background noise.
Auditory Memory: Recalling instructions or lists.
Auditory Sequencing: Understanding the order of sounds/words.

04/02/2026

Awareness, acceptance, and support for all our wonderful clients and families!!!

As always, thank you to Joy of Autism ❤️