Autism

What is autism?

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first 3 years of age. Many experts believe that this problem is not caused by a single cause. There are serious indications that autism is the result of various factors that affect the developing brain, its structure and functioning. Manifested through problems in sensory perception, speech, thought and understanding of social situations. Therefore, the behavior and the relationship with the outside world developed differently.

Despite initial beliefs to the contrary, autism is not rare. It is known that, if it involves the whole spectrum of autistic disorders, the disorder can affect nearly 6 out of 1000 people.

Autism can happen to any family, regardless of race, nationality and ethnicity, social and economic status, and is four times more common in boys than in girls.

Early diagnosis, treatment, and involvement in the educational process are crucial for children with autism. So can they be helped to develop their social and communication skills, become more independent and lead fulfilling and productive life.

How is it diagnosed?

Diagnosis of autism is established by observation of behavior. If the behavior is present in the following three elements ...

1. communication problems including difficulties in understanding and adoption of all forms of communication (facial expression, gesture, speech development);
2. Problems in social relationships, which include difficulties in establishing relationships with other people and failure to adapt to the demands of the environment;
3. restricted and repetitive behaviors that are manifested by repeating the same movements, actions, words, and interest through the pursuit of sameness and resistance to change:

Then ... we can safely say that this is about autism.

The frequency of occurrence?

According to the latest Autism occurs in 20-60 children at 10 000 births. The incidence of autism is the same in all communities regardless of race, nationality or ethnic origin, social or economic status.

The causes of autism?

Many experts believe that this complex problem is not caused by a single cause. There are serious indications that autism is the result of various factors that affect the developing brain, its structure and the functioning of the.

What is autism?

Today we can safely say that:

• Autism is not mental illness
• children with autism are not naughty kids with behavioral problems
• Autism is not caused by "cool" parents who pay insufficient attention to their children
• Autism is not caused by emotional deprivation or stress

It is true ...

• that people with autism emotional (emotional)
• that people with autism want to communicate
• that people with autism can be educated
• that people with autism can work

Is there a cure?

The cure for autism is found. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. Many of them will need care and supervision throughout their lives.

How to help?

There are many programs to assist and work with people with autism, but none are as good enough for everyone. Therefore, in designing individual programs must participate in all of direct interest: people with autism as much as possible, parents, family members, nurses, therapists and specialists involved.

It is important to know ...

Early diagnosis, treatment, and involvement in the educational process are crucial for children with autism. So can they be helped to develop their social and communicative skills, become more independent and lead fulfilling and productive life.

Characteristic features of the behavior of children with autistic spectrum

Lack of interest

APPROACH TO OTHERS TO HELP AND SUPPORT FOR ADULT

WHEN SOMEONE IS IM addresses, do not respond

USED ​​HAND ADULT not come to that ŠTIO WANT

Imitative shrinking opportunities for creative play

MATTERS DEALING WITH THE stereotyped way, turning them, Less ...

RECURRENT words as hear them

NOT INTERESTED IN OTHER CHILDREN

Speaks so often repeats the same CONTENT

Behaves in Uniform

Makes contact VIEW

Have an unusually COVERINGS

SOME laughs for no apparent reason

CAN WORK SOME THINGS VERY WELL AND FAST BUT NOT ONE OF IMPLIED UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL RELATIONS