5 Signs your child Is NOT Autistic

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Hi, I’m Ha Thomas, a licensed Behavioral Analyst specializing in Autism, ADHD, and severe behaviors. In this video, I’ll break down the key differences in how autistic girls and boys mask their behaviors and why it’s often harder to recognize autism in girls.

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Timestamps
0:00 - 1:42 - Intro: Is it Autism or something else? Why the distinction matters
1:43 - 3:37 - Signs of Social anxiety or Depression vs. Autism
3:38 - 5:30 - Why misdiagnosis is common and how services impact labels
5:31 - 7:07 - Key clues professionals use to tell when it’s not autism
7:08 - 8:29 - Anxiety shutdowns vs. autistic shutdowns
8:30 - 8:24 - The harm of a wrong diagnosis and why slowing down matters
8:25 - 12:37 - 4 professional “clues” Ha uses to uncover the real root cause
12:38 - 13:51 - Two things that look like autism but aren’t (masking & sensory anxiety)
13:52 - 14:31 - What parents and teachers can do: next steps and professional guidance
14:32 - 15:38 - Recap + Outro/CTA