Autism

What is autism?

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first 3 years of life. Many experts believe that the problem is not caused by a single cause. There are serious indications that autism is the result of various factors affecting the development of the brain, its structure and function. Expressed through the problems in sensory perception, speech, thinking and understanding social situations. Therefore, the behavior and the relationship with the outside world develops differently.

Despite initial beliefs to the contrary, autism is not a rare occurrence. It is known that if the whole spectrum includes autistic disorder, a disorder may affect nearly 6 out of 1,000 people.

Autism can happen to any family, regardless of race, nationality, 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 lives.

How is it diagnosed?

The diagnosis of autism is made based on observed 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 difficulty in establishing connections with other people and failure to adapt to the demands of the environment;
3. restricted and repetitive behaviors that manifest themselves through repeated movements, actions, words, and interests and the tendency towards sameness and resistance to change:

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

The incidence?

According to the latest autism occurs in 20-60 children in 10 000 births. The incidence of autism is the same in all communities regardless of race, national 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 affecting the development of the brain, its structure and funkcionisnje.

What is autism?

Today we can safely say that:

• Autism is not a mental illness
• Children with autism are not rude children with behavioral problems
• Autism is not caused by "cold" parents who pay enough attention to their children
• Autism is not caused by emotional deprivation and stress

It is true ...

• to have autistic 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 found. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. Many of them will need care and nurturing throughout life.

How can you help?

There are many programs to help and work with people with autism but none as good and enough for everyone. Therefore, in designing individual programs must be submitted by all directly interested: people with autism as much as possible, parents, family members, nurses, therapists and experts.

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 communication skills, become more independent and lead fulfilling and productive lives.

The characteristics of the behavior of children with autistic spectrum

Disinterest

APPROACH TO HELP OTHERS AND SUPPORT OF ADULTS

WHEN someone was talking to you, do not respond

USE OF HAND ADULT not come to that STIO WANT

Reduced the possibility of imitative creative play

CASES INVOLVED IN stereotypical way, turning them, rarely ...

RECURRING words as they hear them

HAVE INTEREST IN OTHER CHILDREN

Saying by repetitions of the same CONTENTS

Behaves monotonously

Does not establish eye contact

Have unusual movements

OCCASIONALLY laughs for no apparent reason

They can do some things very well and fast but not those that include UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL RELATIONS