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Autism Outline

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What is autism?

Autism is a developmental condition that affects the way the individual relates to their environment and how they interact with people.
They often find the world to be a confusing place as the way they perceive their environment would be a lot different to how others see it. Difficulty communicating can result in a semi break down or melt down as they often have difficulty being able to express themselves in an appropriate manner

Signs and symptoms

people with autism usually show signs from infancy but are not usually noticeable until between 18 months to 2 years old.
They are often restricted and obsessive in their behaviors, activities, and interests.
• Follows a strict routine
• Has difficulty adapting to any changes …show more content…

memorizing and reciting facts about maps, train schedules, or sports statistics).
• Spends long periods of time arranging toys in specific ways, watching moving objects such as a ceiling fan, or focusing on one specific part of an object such as the wheels of a toy car.
• Has unusal ticks such as repeating movements, such as flapping hands, rocking, twirling or scratching. Some believe that these behaviors may soothe children with autism more than agitate them.
Social :
• Doesn’t know how to connect with others
• Prefers not to be touched, held, or cuddled.
• Doesn’t play "pretend" games, engage in group games, imitate others, or use toys in creative ways.
• Has trouble understanding or talking about feelings.
• Doesn’t seem to hear when others talk to him or her.
• Doesn't share interests or achievements with others (drawings, toys).
• Appears disinterested or unaware of other people or what’s going on around them.
Langue and communication
• Avoids eye contact.
• Uses facial expressions that don't match what he or she is saying.
• Doesn’t pick up on other people’s facial expressions, tone of voice, and …show more content…

These professionals include a psychiatrist, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, pediatrician
Dealing with autism at home or on a professional basis can be extremely overwhelming but as everyone with autism is different, becoming a expert on the child instead of the actual disorder will help daily life such as
- Follow a routine. setting up a schedule with regular times for meals, appointments, school and bedtime, doing this helps them predict what is going to happen and when and stick to it as best as you can. It gives them the security and consistency they need. Should there be a chance in their routine talking about it to them in advance will help them cope with unfamiliarity
- Reward good behavior, look for reasons to praise them and reward with a sticker or to play a game of their choice.
- Focus on their strengths and encourage what makes them stand out, if their talented with maths or drawing, talk to them about it and show interest.
- Understand how to they communicate look for nonverbal cues they use to communicate, sounds, facial expressions or

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