Adult Autism Diagnosis: Why It’s Often Missed and What an Evaluation Looks Like

Adult Autism Diagnosis: Why It’s Often Missed and What an Evaluation Looks Like

Adult Autism Diagnosis: Why It’s Often Missed and What an Evaluation Looks LikeDr. James Thatcher

Explore why autism is often missed until adulthood, how evaluations uncover neurodevelopmental patterns, and what changes after a diagnosis. Expert guidance available in Portland, Oregon.

Autism & Communication
ADHD or Trauma Response: How to Tell the Difference

ADHD or Trauma Response: How to Tell the Difference

ADHD or Trauma Response: How to Tell the DifferenceDr. James Thatcher

Learn how to distinguish ADHD from trauma responses by examining timelines, attention patterns, and signs like hypervigilance, shutdown, and emotional reactivity. Expert guidance available in Portland, Oregon.

ADHD & Trauma
7 Subtle Signs a Child Is Struggling with Attention at School

7 Subtle Signs a Child Is Struggling with Attention at School

7 Subtle Signs a Child Is Struggling with Attention at SchoolDr. James Thatcher

Discover 7 subtle signs your child may be struggling with attention at school, even when teachers aren’t worried. Learn how to recognize attention and executive functioning challenges and find support in Portland, Oregon.

ADHD & Autism
Delayed Echolalia in Autism

Delayed Echolalia in Autism

Delayed Echolalia in AutismDr. James Thatcher

Delayed echolalia is common in autistic children and is often a meaningful form of communication, not “just repetition.”

Autism & Communication