Answers To The Question: What Is Autism?
AUTISM – In this article, we will learn about what autism spectrum disorder is, its characteristics, and its implications.
This type of disorder refers to a broad array of conditions. They are characterized by a person challenged with social skills and repetitive behaviors.
People with autism also have difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication. According to the Autism Society of the Philippines, 1 in 68 children are affected by this.
Autism has many subtypes. These are mostly influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Because autism is a spectrum disorder, each person that has it has a distinct set of challenges and strengths. People affected by this are like a double-edged sword.
They could be highly skilled in one aspect of life, but, severely challenged in most. Some people with ASD require significant support in their day to day lives.
Some need less support and there are even cases where they could live independently. Several factors also influence its development of.
Based on an article by Autism Speaks, oftentimes these are accompanied by sensory sensitive activities. Medical issues like gastrointestinal (GI) disorder is also present.
Adding to this, they could also have mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. There are also others that have attention issues.
Indicators of this disorder oftentimes show by age 2 or 3. However, there are some cases where it could be diagnosed as early as 18 months.
Research shows that early intervention leads to positive outcomes later in life for people with this disorder. Although it may be difficult at times, these people just need love and support.
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