| Autism spectrum disorder is basically a wide range of | | | | diagnosed with this disorder are not "disabled". What |
| behavioral and developmental disorders that results | | | | makes them different from every one else is their |
| from a combination of certain traits. The disorder will | | | | thought process. There are many different degrees |
| range from low functioning autism to high functioning | | | | of severity that no 2 people are really alike. |
| autism to normal behavior and to possibly hyper | | | | Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may have a |
| socialization. | | | | little challenge interacting with other normal children, |
| An autism spectrum disorder is considered to be a | | | | as well as trend to keep up scholastically. In all |
| persuasive developmental disorder, which basically | | | | depends on the severity. Some individuals with this |
| means that it interferes with a child's normal | | | | disorder may not read as well or comprehend as fast |
| developmental abilities such as communication and | | | | Ward to as well on tests as other children. These |
| speech. Autism spectrum disorders are not specific | | | | same individuals may also have a challenge try to |
| developmental disorders such as dyslexia. It is | | | | socialize successfully. The reason for this is due to |
| important to note that many people who have this | | | | the fact that their brains process and store |
| disorder usually end up living in dire poverty. | | | | information differently from normal children. |
| The Affected Areas Of Functioning | | | | Learning is Key to Understanding |
| This disorder is considered to be both a psychological | | | | As parents and caregivers the best thing we can do |
| and a developmental disorder that affects many | | | | is to educate ourselves about the various degrees of |
| areas of functioning. These areas will include language, | | | | autism spectrum disorders. Other people in the |
| motor coordination, self-help skills, communication and | | | | individual's life such as teachers, siblings and friends |
| scholastic achievements. With some individuals, the | | | | should also become involved in the learning process |
| symptoms may be it immediately noticeable, while in | | | | too. Some individuals have shown that with intense |
| others; the symptoms may not be noticeable at all | | | | therapy and practice, they are able to " fit in" and |
| when first meeting that individual. | | | | socialize normally with the outside world. By doing the |
| Surprisingly, many people that are diagnosed with | | | | best that we can to learn all that we can about this |
| autism spectrum disorder lead very normal lives. In | | | | disorder, we become better equipped to help deal |
| fact, many people with this disorder may lead a very | | | | with those who have it. Admittedly, it does take a |
| normal life and are not noticed until later on in their | | | | lot of patience as well as practice and guidance |
| adolescence or well into their adulthood lives. These | | | | dealing with people with autism spectrum disorder. |
| disorders are usually diagnosed following a series of | | | | The good news is that some of these people can go |
| psychiatric tests. | | | | on to live a normal and productive life and contribute |
| Not Really Disabled After All | | | | to society. |
| It is vital to let people know that people who were | | | | |