01/05/2026
We often get referrals and parents have this question….
They can look the same but they’re not the same.
Avoidance, shutdowns, meltdowns, rigidity, social withdrawal…
The why behind the behavior matters more than the behavior itself.
Anxiety is driven by fear and anticipation.
Autism is rooted in neurodevelopmental differences in communication, sensory processing, and regulation.
And yes they can co-exist.
Mislabeling leads to the wrong supports.
Understanding leads to better interventions, better outcomes, and less shame.
If you’re wondering if you or someone you know, has anxiety or autism or perhaps both seek a clinical psychology that has experienced with both and can do objective test testing
We offer it in our clinic
Text or call us 786-269-3502
