What is Autism?
The first time I ever encountered or heard of the term autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD), was back in the period of 2006-2007 and 10 year old me had no idea what it was as much as the specialist tried to explain what it was. See my younger brother was diagnosed with both autism and ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in my teenage years I began to understand what it is and had to educate and/or explain to other people why my little brother behaved differently or is they why that he is.
According to (AutismSpeaks) autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) is a range of conditions charaterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not one type of autism but many types(hence the term spectrum which reflects the wide variation of challenges and strengths possessed by each person with autism) caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences.
Sources: AutismSpeaks
Link: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
According to (AutismSpeaks) autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) is a range of conditions charaterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not one type of autism but many types(hence the term spectrum which reflects the wide variation of challenges and strengths possessed by each person with autism) caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences.
Sources: AutismSpeaks
Link: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
This is my first time coming across this term 'Autism', I did not know anything about it. I am glad you posted this, I now know and will google and get more information on this. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am glad I could inform you
DeleteI think this is an important topic as we tend to ignore such disorders.. We need to also learn to respect and learn from people with this disorder.. So as to let them know we're there for them..
ReplyDeleteYes it really is an important topic that each of us should ponder and try to get as much information as we can. Because at the end of the day we tend to run away these type of things only to find out that they will affect as in a long run.
DeleteThank you for the awareness
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DeleteThank you girl . I didn`t know anything about this disorder but I have learnt now.
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DeleteAutism is a disability but it doesn't mean that people with it should be looked down upon. I mean as it is characterized by having "Difficulties" in certain way of functioning it doesn't imply that people with cannot function it's just that their Strengths are unique.
ReplyDeleteThe sad part is that if I would stand next to someone and talk to that person for a a long time. But along the line I tell them that I am Mentally disable they automatically draw away from. And then the person with Physical disability is treated differently which is really stigmatizing and causes the situation worse. All of this Mental Disorders: ASD, ADHD,BP, Schizo-effective, Depression, Anxiety and etc. people tend to thing that people with them ARE "CRAZY"
I hope we could be more caring and be more educated to deal with such. Our society is yet to grow. Your strength to share is commendable.
ReplyDeleteI can't recall when I first came across info on Autism but since the first time I heard it I've been interested. . It is really sad that there's not much awareness campaigns on it. Big ups for this 👌
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