EARLY DEVELOPMENT: Delayed speech & language. Motor skill delays. Eye contact avoidance. Lack of social engagement. Sensory sensitivities. BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. Frequent meltdowns & tantrums. Aggression & self-injury. Repetitive behaviors (stimming, echolalia). Rigid routines & difficulty with change. Impulsivity & hyperactivity. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL. Difficulty making friends. Trouble understanding emotions. Anxiety in new environments. Struggles with transitions. Low frustration tolerance. LEARNING & COGNITION: Difficulty following instructions. Short attention span. Struggles with problem-solving. Trouble with abstract concepts. Memory & processing speed issues. SENSORY PROCESSING ISSUES. Overreacts to loud noises, bright lights, or textures. Avoids certain clothing, foods, or environments. Seeks excessive sensory input (rocking, spinning, hand-flapping. Struggles with haircuts, brushing teeth, or wearing shoes. Becomes overwhelmed in crowded places. DAILY LIVING & INDEPENDENCE. Toilet training delays or refusal. Picky eating & food texture sensitivities. Sleep disturbances & irregular sleep patterns. Difficulty getting dressed & managing self-care. Trouble transitioning between activities. SAFETY & SELF-REGULATION. No sense of danger (running into streets, climbing unsafe heights). Wandering or elopement risk. Impulsive behaviors leading to injury. Trouble understanding personal boundaries. Difficulty calming down after distress. FAMILY & PARENTAL CONCERNS. Overwhelmed by conflicting advice. Struggling to find the right therapies. Navigating school & IEPs. Fear of the future & long-term independence. Feeling isolated or unsupported. COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES. Difficulty expressing wants & needs. Trouble understanding instructions. Echolalia (repeating words without meaning). Nonverbal or limited vocabulary. Frustration due to communication barriers… and more.