Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain, which can impact a child’s mental and physical development. It affects children of all races and nationalities, but certain factors increase a child’s risk. A recent study by the IBIS Network elucidated the early brain development of ASD.
Autistic children are more likely to develop conditions like depression, ADHD, epilepsy, and anxiety. About 1 out of 160 children worldwide have ASD. Children diagnosed with ASD often have developmental delays, reaching their social, emotional, communication, cognitive, and physical milestones in different ways than neurotypical people do.
Symptoms of autism include difficulties with communication, socialization, and possibly some delays in development. Autism can also lead to impairments in social reciprocity and communication, as well as restricted or repetitive learning. Autistic children often have strengths in visual, rule-based, and interest-based thinking.
To build children’s skills, working with them can help them develop their social skills, difficulty processing information quickly or accurately, sensory processing, focus, retaining information, understanding abstract concepts, and social interaction difficulties. Sensory sensitivities can lead to unusual reactions to ordinary sensory experiences.
In summary, autism is a developmental disorder that affects children of all races and nationalities, and it is essential to address these issues to ensure their well-being and development. By working with autistic children’s strengths and addressing their learning needs, individuals can improve their overall well-being and overall development.
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What is the hardest part of raising a child with autism?
Autism spectrum children often struggle with communication and understanding their needs, making it difficult for parents to build strong relationships. Learning proper communication methods is crucial for both parents and their child’s happiness.
Stigmatization of their children is another challenge faced by parents of children with autism. Despite autism being more understood, some people still have preconceived notions about the condition, leading to judging and stigmatizing the child. Handling ignorance about autism and its impact on parents is a struggle.
Parents often prioritize their child’s wellbeing over their own, which can lead to issues if they neglect their own well-being. Children may pick up on their parent’s feelings, especially when feeling frustrated, exhausted, or burned out. Parents must remember that they are still human and deserve breaks for their health.
How does autism affect children?
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have varying abilities in communication and language use, depending on their intellectual and social development. Some may struggle with speech or language, while others possess rich vocabularies and can discuss specific subjects in detail. However, many struggle with the meaning and rhythm of words and sentences, as well as understanding body language and different vocal tones.
Some common patterns of language use and behaviors in children with ASD include repetitive or rigid language, narrow interests and exceptional abilities, uneven language development, and poor nonverbal conversation skills. Repetitive or rigid language can lead to children repeating words or phrases without meaning, while narrow interests may result in in-depth monologues or exceptional abilities in areas like memorization, calendar calculation, music, or math. Uneven language development can also occur, with some children developing strong vocabulary quickly but not reaching normal levels.
Nonverbal conversation skills are often poor in children with ASD, as they often avoid eye contact and do not respond to others’ speech or their own names. This can lead to frustration and inappropriate behavior, as children may act out their frustrations through vocal outbursts or other inappropriate behaviors.
In summary, children with ASD face various challenges in communication and language use, including repetitive language, limited interests and exceptional abilities, uneven language development, poor nonverbal conversation skills, and difficulty in understanding body language and vocal tones. Addressing these issues is crucial for their overall development and interaction with others.
What are the development issues of autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that impacts social interactions, communication, learning, and behavior. Symptoms typically appear in the first two years of life and can be diagnosed at any age. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), individuals with ASD often experience communication difficulties, restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, and difficulties in school, work, and other areas of life.
How does autism affect a child’s overall development?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that typically appears before the age of 3. It can affect a child’s mental and physical development, leading to wider repercussions on their learning at school and home. Common developmental traits that can significantly impact learning include delayed development, difficulty learning common skills, and difficulty focusing on tasks. Autism is often unique to each individual, but it can also impact areas such as language, social interaction, and communication. Therefore, it is crucial for children with autism to receive extra help in specific development and learning areas to ensure their overall development and learning.
How does autism affect a child mentally?
Autism research charity Autistica reports that seven out of ten autistic individuals have mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, or OCD. This may be due to difficulties in fitting into the world, delayed diagnosis, stigma, and discrimination. Autistic individuals may also have less access to appropriate support, such as group therapy or therapists who may not know how to adapt their approach to help them. The reasons behind this disparity remain unclear, but it is believed that autistic individuals may struggle with fitting into society and may require more tailored support.
What are the struggles of having a child with autism?
Autism, characterized by tantrums, aggression, language deficits, and limited family opportunities, causes significant distress for caregivers. These caregivers may experience grief, sadness, anger, and hopelessness, as well as fear for their safety and their children’s safety. Navigating healthcare systems and insurance companies requires significant time, energy, and financial pressures. To cope, parents should research available services, seek support from family and friends, and seek professional help if they experience anxiety or depression.
Support groups can provide understanding, emotional strength, and crucial information. Parents also aim to help their children form happy relationships, as children with autism often approach social situations with anxiety and frustration.
What is the hardest age with an autistic child?
Autism symptoms can vary significantly between ages 3-11, with some showing remarkable improvement while others may experience increased challenges. As children with autism enter adolescence and adulthood, they may face new social and emotional demands, such as increased awareness of their differences, navigating complex social situations, and coping with potential anxiety. As they grow up, the severity of autism symptoms can change, with some showing improvement while others may face new challenges.
Adolescence brings unique social and emotional hurdles, such as hormone changes that can affect mood and behavior. It is crucial for individuals with autism to receive the right help and advice during these changes.
How does autism affect a child’s cognitive development?
The processing of sensory input, including sound, touch, and sight, is affected by autism, which can impede the ability to filter out irrelevant information and concentrate on important details.
How can autism affect child’s development?
Young children on the autism spectrum may have reduced non-verbal communication, may not point or gesture, and may prefer to play alone or with adults. Easyhealth provides information and advice for parents, carers, and family members of those with learning disabilities. Accessible health information, including leaflets on autism, behavioral problems, blood tests, communication, and disability living allowance, is available, including easy words, pictures, and auditory links for those with visual impairments.
How does autism affect learning development?
Autism is a condition characterized by difficulties in communication, social interaction, executive functioning, sensory sensitivities, and special interests. These individuals often struggle with verbal communication, understanding abstract concepts, and interpreting figurative language. They may also have speech delays or atypical speech patterns. Social interaction is another challenge, with difficulties in initiating and maintaining conversations, understanding social cues, and developing friendships.
Executive functioning skills, such as planning, organizing, and problem-solving, can be impaired in individuals with autism, making it difficult to manage time and prioritize tasks. Sensory sensitivities can be overwhelming and distracting, making it difficult to concentrate and engage in learning activities. Special interests can interfere with attention and focus on other academic subjects. Understanding these learning difficulties can help educators, parents, and therapists create appropriate accommodations and strategies to support individuals with autism in their educational journey.
By providing targeted interventions and individualized instruction, we can bridge the gap between autism and learning difficulties, empowering individuals on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential.
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Very good article, I am a grandfather of an autistic grandson. I have watched many articles to try and understand how Ezra feels and sees the world. I love him just the way he is! I saw a tattoo yesterday that said “I wouldn’t change you for the world, but I would change the world for you.” That could not be more true.
I feel like everyone here is here because of someone they know that has autism, or you yourself have it. I myself am just very interested in knowing about these types of things, it’s good to be educated as someone who doesn’t have this disorder. I feel like more people should know about this, and there should be more awareness raised. I hope everyone here is doing well!
Thank You for the article, having a 5 yr old autistic grand son, I can say NEVER do anything in front of him, he figures things out that continues to baffle me, while he has limited speech, his electronic ability is amazing, while he would not hold a pencil or a pen, he can figure out what is needed in his head, I am amazed daily on what he knows, like I would say half moon, he would say cresant and look to you to dare him that he’s wrong
It has taken many years for me to accept my self-diagnosis as Autistic. It wasn’t easy. I struggled constantly, tried shrugging it off & ignoring the symptoms. The Doctors rejected me, told me I was in fantasy land. Finally, I decided ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! I am now proud to be part of the worldwide Autistic family. We love each other, support each other, give, take & receive from each other. I hope we can band together & increase worldwide knowledge of our day to day struggles.AUTISTIC 4 LIFE!
0:05 this is very true. We don’t ‘grow out of autism’, we learn how to mask better, we learn how to seem more like a non-autistic person. thats why many people think that autism is something that kids have. But adults can have it too, they’ve just learned how to hide it and maybe even deal better with it.
I have autism and I love all the things you mention in this article. I’m tired of people potraying us as mentally disabled people. EDIT: sigh you gotta love when you try to do the right thing and it comes out wrong, what I was trying to say is that I’m tired of people looking at us like we’re Mentally Retarded, yes autism has flaws but it’s not like we’re completely fcked.
I’ve been doing some research on Autism because I was thinking that I might have it. Unfortunately from this standpoint, I am one of the “smart kids” at my school, which makes it much harder to get a diagnosis, along with the fact that I am biologically female. Thank you for making this, it helped some. 🙂
I have high functioning autism and while I don’t exactly consider myself “blessed”, I don’t hate it either. I simply accept it. I just wish autistic rights were taken seriously. It’s the same as women’s rights, black rights and gay rights. People with low functioning autism particularly can be called “spastic” and all sorts of horrible things yet no one bats an eye.
Thank you for not presenting autistic people as a burden or unable to learn. It’s a REAL nuisance to hear these horrible things said about people on the spectrum. As someone who has it, I DO have a difficult time socializing with others. I am very shy around new people, but I’ll converse with people I’m comfortable with.
I was diagnosed quite late in life as autistic (in my mid to late 50s). Of course I’d tried tell my family from a young age that I didn’t understand people or certain things & often didn’t feel hungry until I was feeling faint & needed food NOW! I was usually punished or a used of putting myself down or called antisocial or overly shy & needed to “get over it”. So I was relieved when my stress & depression therapist thought I was bipolar; because even though I disagreed; having known a few bipolar people; I agreed to research & talk about the possibility & it lead me to the terms neurodiverse & autism. Finally; I’m learning about my condition & half way though assessment; which I insisted on! I insisted; because people (non-medical) want to tell me that I don’t know what I’m talking about (story of my life); and want to get mad at me for missing subtle cues they refuse to explain. So this article; a gem! My family won’t watch it or admit to perusal; but maybe…….they will learn something!
I am so grateful for the benefits provided to this world by our neuro-divergent population. I admire their differences. I enjoy learning more about the different ways of thinking. Through the eyes of my children, I am able to see the struggles that they face on a regular basis. Firstly, I really get annoyed when I hear “oh I’m sorry, you poor thing” why would you be sorry, I’m not. The other one that I find disappointing is the idea that it must some how be cured. I don’t think that they need a cure. One of my favourite quotes “why try to fit in, when you were born to stand out” Dr Seuss. Our world without Einstein, Mozart, Elon Musk and the likes would not be the same…be part of the paradigm shift..be the change…🙏😇
Hi guys, I am 11 year old and I also have autism. I was told about this by my parents a couple days ago and at first I couldn’t accept this. And even before I knew this, I can clearly see that everyone else was different than me and like I am in my own world. But over time, I get better every day and don’t think of this as a disability, think of it as a different ability. Besides, I am really good at school and people always ask me for the answers. So never be ashamed for who you are. Everyone is special in their own way and that’s a good thing. So be positive of your self.
I am awaiting an appointment with a psychiatrist, and will be undergoing some assessments. I’m 40 years old, self medicated with cannabis for around 24 years. After sitting a test for a condition, and indicating high likelihood and now following up, looking back at my youth? I was always the quirky, hyper, different wee boy. My mum talked of how I always looked for shade to sit in when it was sunny. I have astigmatism in both eyes, and am colour blind also. Again, high indicators there could be a few things at play, including autism. Listening to some of the main sections in this article, kinda confirms it to me again. I am so emotional with things. Easily excited, and also easily saddened. If I see someone cry, I almost want to cry, and comfort the person. Where some people lack empathy through conditions, I believe I have an overload of emotion. I’ve always drew, painted, written lyrics, poems, songs. Play guitar, bit of piano. I am a ‘creator’. I was always seen as a smart boy. Failed all 5 highers in school. Looking back, it was the sheer pressure. I had so much going on, and feel now looking back, I was overloaded, lacked capacity to deal with everything at once, and pretty much had a meltdown. I now recognise moments in my life, where I now realise I have had a ‘breakdown’, and I believe this is why But, to end on a much lighter and higher note… I think to myself… ‘F*ck me, I’ve managed to do a lot without realising, gotten far and succeeded here and there’s I am not ashamed, saddened, or down.
Empathy for me is very hard. I seem so cold and harsh cause someone may say “My dog just died” and I will just stand there and be like “Oh.” and blankly watch them. However I do understand that pain cause I too have had dogs and have had them pass away of both old age and suddenly. So I get it, but its hard to show I get it or figure out what to say.
I Have Autism I Was Diagnosed With Autism At Age 14 I’m 27 Years Old Now I’ve Been Living Interdependently On My Own For 2 Years & 9 Months So Far The True Fact Is That No One Understands People With Autism The Only Person That Understands Me Is My Godmother I Was Kept Hidden From My Godmother For 27 Years I Meet Her For The 1st Time On Saturday 15th June 2019 I Consider everyone That Has Autism Is Very Specially Gifted I Think Of Autism As A Gift That I’ve Been Diagnosed With
Good article! Learnt some stuff even being an autistic person. Would be nice to also explain a possible misconception that people with asd handle pain better – from what I’ve researched, it seems in the past it was widely believed autists had better pain tolerances, but in more recent times it’s that either there’s no significant difference in pain whether autistic or not; or that autists have regular pain tolerance though express it significantly differently than a neurotypical person
I was diagnosed with autism in the year 2002. However I discovered 2years ago,when I found my medical records and I was taken to mental hospital. My family had hidden diagnosis from me as most of them were in denial about this condition and considered it to be taboo. My parents didn’t accept me as autistic that’s why I grew up with rejection. Thereafter they saw I was better in a normal school which I didn’t cope very well where I was violated,judged and been bullied. I was a slow learner and I had moderate to severe learning disorder that’s where my parents took action to punish me.
As an autistic person, I always thought of myself as incredibly immature because of my “tantrums.” It was very relieving for me to find out I wasn’t just a teen with the brain of a baby. Also, my dad used to wonder why I was very academically intelligent, but when asked a simple question I would stare blankly as if he spoke in a foreign language. I’m guessing that’s an autistic trait as well. For example, when I’m asked to grab a marker on a table across the room, I look over at the table, stare blankly for a bit, and then look back at the person. The marker was right in front of me, but I don’t think my brain fully understood the assignment. I had a similar issue when I was learning to crawl as a baby. I kept thinking long and hard about how to make my hand move, but I couldn’t lift my hand to move it. Does anyone understand this issue because I am utterly confused.
Pretty much every male in my family has been diagnosed with ASD. It’s coming through generation after generation. Uncles, brothers, nephews, cousins. A few females too recently. Some are incredibly gifted in art and produce amazing pieces but for them it’s just a hobby that they enjoy as they find it relaxing. I find a lot of autistic people are very intelligent actually and are pretty much specialists in their chosen subjects which can take them places. It takes a while to get diagnosed however, and the wait is currently 2 years to see a psychologist. The education system is struggling and have to build cases now before an EP will come to the school and even then they have to choose which person to evaluate based on the amount of points. It was easier and faster years ago but it’s more common now. I think I have some traits but a diagnosis won’t change anything as I’m 50 so what’s the point.
My gf is autistic, albeit to the smallest degree. It’s apparent to me in certain ways, struggling to pick up on social queues, struggling to adapt to change. But it also I think comes w some wonderful qualities, she’s brilliantly honest and quick. Obviously she’s j a pretty great person, does feel at times like she’s battling her autism but I don’t think I’d change it because I’d hate to lose any of her wonderful qualities
I have it but I still get frustrated that I won’t calm down sometimes I would yell for an he and not want to take deep breaths and just get more frustrated and I’m 19 any ideas also I’m in my room sometimes also hard time keeping more of friendship circles when little and they used to say stupid stuff like one incident or another that happened to a friend is my fault how do I deal with this in the future I have one friend adlei and two cousin I talk to
So informative article! Thank you! 😊♥️ We live in the world full of stereotypes but thanks to the knowledge we can understand that every human being deserves love and acceptance, no matter how different he/she is. I hope one day people with autism can feel themselves good not only in USA, Canada or any other developed country, but in every country in the world and people can have high quality of medicine with high quality behavioral interventionists .