Autism: every child on the spectrum is unique
Autism shows up in very different ways. That’s why there is no one-size program: there is a plan for your child, starting from their strengths.
Understanding Autism (ASD)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction and how a person processes their environment, often with intense interests, routines and sensory differences. It’s a spectrum: some children don’t speak and others have rich language; some need a lot of support and others little.
Early detection makes the most of the years when the brain is most plastic. Intervention combines communication, sensory integration, social skills and independence, always with the family and, once the child is in school, with teachers.
Autism therapy for children in Tijuana
After the diagnosis, recommendations arrive all at once. This guide sorts out the most common therapies and helps you build a plan that makes sense…
Read the guideSigns worth watching for
None on its own is a diagnosis. If you recognize several and they persist, book an assessment.
- Doesn’t respond to their name or makes little eye contact
- Talks little, repeats phrases or lost words they used to say
- Prefers to play alone or lines up objects
- Gets very upset by changes in routine
- Over-reacts to noises, textures or lights
- Repetitive movements such as hand-flapping or rocking
A tailored plan
We assess development and the sensory profile. The plan usually combines speech therapy (including communication with visual supports), occupational therapy with sensory integration, small-group social skills and family guidance. Our school also offers a classroom setting with individual attention.
Child neuropsychological evaluation
Before any therapy, you need to know what is going on. We do a complete assessment—with the family, the school and your…
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Speech and language therapy
Our speech-language therapists work on speech, language and learning difficulties so every child can express…
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Occupational therapy
Getting dressed, eating, holding a pencil, coping with noise or textures, playing with others: occupational therapy…
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Social skills therapy
Saying hello, joining a game, sharing, losing without getting angry or asking for help.
Learn moreThe information on this page is for guidance and does not replace a professional assessment. Every child is different: diagnosis and plan are defined after an evaluation.
Questions about Autism (ASD)
At what age can autism be detected?
Many signs appear between 12 and 24 months. If something worries you, don’t wait: an early assessment has no downside.
Can my autistic child attend a regular school?
Many children on the spectrum study in regular schools with accommodations. What matters is a school willing to include them and coordinated with therapists.
What is the best therapy for autism?
The one based on an evaluation of your child that combines the areas they need. No single therapy works for every child on the spectrum.
We also work with
ADHD
- Easily distracted, doesn’t finish what they start
- Loses supplies, forgets homework and instructions
- Struggles to wait their turn and interrupts
Language disorders
- No words at 18 months
- No two-word phrases at 2 years
- Others can’t understand them at 3
Learning disabilities
- Reads very slowly or guesses words
- Mixes up b/d or p/q after first grade
- Writes with many errors or very hard-to-read handwriting
Book an assessment or a visit
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