Autism Awareness

 
 

Autism

What is autism?

Autism is not a single disorder, but a spectrum of closely- related conditions with shared core symptoms. Every individual on the Autism spectrum has differences to some degree with the way they interpret their senses, social interactions, communication and flexible behaviour. But the level of disability and the combination of symptoms varies from person to person. Two children with a Autism diagnosis may experience the world very differently and may have different abilities and display different behaviours .

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

Autistic people see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. If you are autistic, you are autistic for life; autism is not an illness or disease and cannot be 'cured'. Often people feel being autistic is a fundamental aspect of their identity.

Autism is a spectrum condition. Autistic people may share some difficulties, but being autistic will affect them in different ways. Some autistic people also have learning disabilities, mental health issues or other conditions, meaning people need different levels of support. With the right sort of support, all can be helped to live a more fulfilling life of their own choosing.

  • Pervasive Development disorder (PDD): It covers autism and related conditions such as Retts syndrome. Retts syndrome are perceived as a separate condition with some related symptoms

  • A typical Autism : A Person behaviour fits most but not all the criteria for a typical Autism as described on the spectrum.

  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD): ASD is commonly the label given to cover those people who display recognised differences in the four areas of the spectrum.

  • Asperger Syndrome or High functioning Autism : People with Asperger syndrome or High Functioning Autism have differences in 1 Sensory 2 Social interaction 3 communication ,4: Imagination,rigidity and strong interests.

  • Classic Autism : Usually recognisable in children with learning disabilities.

  • Neurotypical : A term that originated in the autistic community, which refers  to a person  with typical neurology: Someone who doesn’t have  developmental or learning  disability : Someone who is not autistic.

Autistic people may act in a different way to other people

Autistic people MAY:

  • find it hard to communicate and interact with other people

  • find it hard to understand how other people think or feel

  • find things like bright lights or loud noises overwhelming, stressful or uncomfortable

  • get anxious or upset about unfamiliar situations and social events

  • take longer to understand information

  • do or think the same things over and over

Mothers diagnosed with Autism #Women and Girls

Three autistic women and Dr Judith Gould to share their experience, knowledge, and expertise.

Its is highlight that Teenage years and Motherhood can be challenging if strategies and support of not provided.

MUST SEE…..

https://www.autism.org.uk/professionals/training-consultancy/online/women-and-girls.aspx

Understanding Autism : Sensory Overload