Nearly every autistic person has sensory differences, but not everyone with sensory differences is autistic. This guide explains the relationship and what it means for getting the right support.
Autism Spectrum: Autism is a broader neurodevelopmental profile involving social communication, routines, and sensory processing.
Sensory Processing Differences: Sensory processing differences describe how the nervous system receives and organises sensory input. They can occur alongside many conditions — or on their own.
Autism Spectrum: Differences in social communication are part of the autism profile.
Sensory Processing Differences: Social communication is typically not affected by sensory processing differences alone.
Autism Spectrum: Typically a multidisciplinary plan: speech, occupational therapy, sensory integration, behavioural support, and family coaching.
Sensory Processing Differences: Typically centered on Sensory Integration Therapy and Occupational Therapy, often in a sensory-equipped clinic.
Every child needs essential daily life skills to grow with confidence and independence. Our occupational therapy helps children improve motor skills, sensory processing, and everyday functioning.
Some children experience the world differently through their senses. Our sensory integration program helps them process, organize, and respond better to sensory input in daily life.
Play is the natural way children express their thoughts and emotions. Our play therapy helps children build emotional, social, and communication skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Early support can make a big difference in a child’s development. Our Early Intervention Program helps young children build strong foundational skills during the most important years of growth.
Not necessarily. Sensory processing differences can exist on their own, without the other features of autism. A clinical assessment looks at the whole profile — social communication, play, routines, and sensory experience — to determine what fits.
Yes. Sensory Integration Therapy at our Kasavanahalli center supports anyone with sensory processing differences, whether they are autistic or not.
Clinically, "Sensory Processing Disorder" is not an independent diagnosis in all major diagnostic systems, but sensory processing differences are recognised and treatable. What matters most is that the support is right for the individual — and that's what our assessments determine.
Divit MindSpace supports children, teenagers, and adults on the autism spectrum with evidence-based clinical assessments, therapies, and family programs at our Kasavanahalli center (off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore).
Full overviewSensory integration therapy and occupational therapy for children, teenagers, and adults who experience sensory processing differences — at our Kasavanahalli center off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.
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