What is Autism

Autism description. Find out what Autism is and know more about it.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how a person perceives and interacts with the world. It is characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

Individuals with autism may have challenges in understanding and expressing emotions, maintaining eye contact, and engaging in reciprocal conversations. They may also exhibit repetitive behaviors such as hand-flapping, rocking, or specific routines. Sensory sensitivities, such as being overwhelmed by certain sounds or textures, are also common.

Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that it affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. Some individuals may have exceptional abilities in specific areas, such as mathematics or music, while others may have intellectual disabilities or struggle with daily living skills.

Early intervention and support are crucial in helping individuals with autism reach their full potential. Therapies, such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and speech therapy, can help improve communication and social skills. With understanding, acceptance, and appropriate support, individuals with autism can lead fulfilling lives and make valuable contributions to society.

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Posted Sep 29, 2019 by Amy 13500

Autism is often considered a pervasive (all-encompassing) neurodevelopmental (happening to the brain before birth) disability by medical professionals, but the Autistic community tends to call it a neurotype (a way the brain can be structured). Autistic people have a difference in how our brains are set up, so pretty much everything is affected. I, personally, consider it 'everything is important syndrome' because my brain is constantly observing things, sometimes to a fault. It means I can't just like something, I have to learn everything about it and will talk about only it for days (this is called a special interest). I can't just listen to someone talking to me and block out other noises because everything is so loud all the time (auditory processing issues). I can't guess what someone means by a certain idiom because the words each have their own meanings and (not to use an idiom but) I can't see the forest for the trees. This can cause problems because other people aren't used to communicating with Autistic people, and get frustrated or aggressive when things aren't done their way. We're basically how people stereotype cats.

Posted Dec 8, 2019 by alexanderyanj 2520