About Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) also known as Autism Spectrum Condition is differences in brain structure and is characterized by differences in socialization, sensory perception, repetitive behaviors, and thinking patterns.
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Read expanded, in-depth definitions of Autism created by the Autism Self-Advocay Network &Reframing Autism
Watch an award-winning 5 minute animated video explanation from Amazing Things Project
Click the link below to the Embrace Autism website to learn more about Autistic Strengths & challenges
My Brain is Autistic from NeuroClastic
Written by Terra Vance with art contributions from Kate Jones.
About the Diagnostician
Alysia Williams is an Autistic, ASHA- licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, and Certified Autism Specialist.
She has two bachelors degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Studies, and a Bachelors of Science in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology. She graduated with her Masters Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Columbia University.
In her free time she enjoys traveling, board games, writing poetry, and spending time with her family and significant other. She recently appeared on Autism Personal Stories Podcast to talk about her Autistic experience. Linked here is a poem she wrote expressing how she felt after receiving her official ASD diagnosis.
Alysia's favorite textures: fluffy sweaters, gummy bears, applesauce
Her least favorite: cotton balls, clothing tags, tight clothing
About Enter the Spectrum
Enter the Spectrum is a practice created by Alysia Williams, a licensed speech-language pathologist and Certified Autism Specialist. The desire to create Enter the Spectrum came out of the realization that Autism is grossly misunderstood and underidentified in girls. Many women discover their neurodivergence during adulthood- she is exhibit A. Enter the Spectrum provides Autism Evaluations for adults. It also connects autistic adults with online resources to better understand and accommodate their unique autistic experience.
About the Evaluation Process
Want to know more about the evaluation process.
Click here to see our evaluation process or check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About this website
This website serves two purposes
1) Providing Autism evaluations for adults.
2) Connecting Autistic adults with online resources
Below is a "map" of sorts to help view all information on this website.
Note: Some aspects are still in development (e.g. Autistic Innovators) .If you are an Autistic author/artist/entrepreneur and would like to be listed on our website send an email to info@enterthespectrum.com
Contact
If you are interested in scheduling an Autism evaluation,
Feel free to send a message