No Two Children on the Spectrum Look the Same
Autism is a profile, not a single symptom. We assess communication, play, sensory response, regulation and daily living — then build support around the child in front of us, with the family involved from the first session.
Strengths Matter as Much as Areas of Need
A useful assessment records what a child can already do — because that is what the plan is built on. Both columns below come from the same assessment, and both are written into the report you receive.
What we look for as strengths
- Visual learning, pattern recognition and memory for detail
- Focused, sustained interest in preferred topics or activities
- Consistency and comfort with predictable routines
- Honesty and directness in communication
- Skills that are already emerging and can be built on
What we assess as areas of need
- Understanding and using language, including non-verbal communication
- Social interaction, joint attention and reciprocal play
- Sensory responses that affect participation and tolerance
- Flexibility with change, transitions and unexpected events
- Daily living skills, feeding, sleep and self-regulation
Four Steps, Explained Before Each One
You will always know what is happening next and why. Nothing is scheduled before the previous step has been discussed with you.
Developmental history
A structured conversation about pregnancy, milestones, communication, play, sensory patterns and daily routines.
Structured observation
The clinician observes communication, play and interaction directly, using age-appropriate standardised tools.
Team discussion
Where indicated, speech, occupational and psychology input is gathered so the profile is not judged from one angle.
Findings and plan
You receive an explanation in plain language, a written profile, and a recommendation of what is relevant to start now.
Departments That May Form Your Child’s Plan
Which of these are involved — and in what order — depends entirely on the assessment. A plan usually starts with two or three, not everything at once.
Speech & Language
Understanding, expression, and functional communication including non-verbal and alternative methods.
CommunicationPlay-based
Behavioural Programmes
Individual goals for skills, routines, transitions and reducing behaviours that limit participation.
SkillsRoutines
Occupational & Sensory
Sensory regulation, motor coordination, self-care and tolerance for everyday environments.
SensoryMotor
Early Intervention
For younger children, structured early developmental support with heavy family involvement.
Ages 2–5
RDI & Drama Therapy
Relationship-based work on flexible thinking, shared experience and social reciprocity.
SocialFlexibility
Feeding Support
Where sensory-based food selectivity or mealtime difficulty is part of the picture.
Feeding
The Plan Only Works If It Leaves the Clinic
Most of a child’s week happens at home and at school, not in a therapy room. Parent coaching is part of the programme, not an add-on, and with your consent we share written guidance with your child’s school so the same approach is used in both places.
What Support Can and Cannot Do
Autism is a way of developing, not an illness to be removed. Well-matched support builds communication, independence and participation. Anyone promising to cure autism is not being honest with you.
What we work towards
✓ Functional communication in whatever form works for your child.
✓ Greater independence in daily routines and self-care.
✓ Better regulation and tolerance of everyday environments.
✓ Participation at home, at school and with peers.
✓ Parents who feel equipped rather than lost.
What we will not claim
✗ That autism can be cured, reversed or outgrown.
✗ That any device, diet or protocol removes autism.
✗ A fixed timeline — children progress at their own pace.
✗ Percentages or success rates we cannot evidence.
✗ That one therapy alone is enough for every child.
Honest Answers, No Sales Pitch
At what age can autism be assessed?
Signs can often be identified from around 18 months to 2 years, and we assess from age 2. Earlier assessment matters because early support is generally more effective — but an assessment at any age is still worthwhile, and we also see older children and teenagers.
Do we need a diagnosis before starting therapy?
No. If your child has clear developmental needs, support can begin while assessment continues. A label is useful for schools and services, but the plan is built on the profile, not the label.
Is autism caused by parenting, vaccines or diet?
No. Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference with a strong genetic component. Nothing a parent did caused it. Be cautious of any provider who suggests otherwise or sells a protocol based on that claim.
Can autism be cured?
No, and we will not tell you it can. Autism is a way the brain develops. What good support does is build communication, independence and participation, and reduce the difficulties that limit daily life.
My child is non-verbal. Is speech therapy still useful?
Yes. Speech and language therapy covers all forms of communication, including gestures, pictures and alternative communication methods. Building any reliable way to communicate usually reduces frustration and behaviour difficulties.
How many sessions per week will my child need?
It depends on the profile, the child’s age and what the family can sustain. We recommend what the assessment supports and review it at set points rather than committing you to a long block up front.
Do you work with my child’s school?
With your consent, yes. We provide written guidance for teachers and can advise on classroom strategies so the same approach is used in both settings.
Where is the clinic and when is it open?
Spectra Cure Clinics Egypt is on the 2nd floor, Building B, Saga Boulevard Complex, Mohamed Naguib Axis, New Cairo. We are open every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Call or WhatsApp +20 101 580 8250.
Start With Understanding Your Child
Tell us what you are noticing. Our care team will help you choose the right first appointment — and if Spectra is not the right place for your child, we will say so.
