Communication Issues Of A Person With Autism

Autism spectrum condition affects a range of different individuals and is a spectrum condition and affects people in a number of different ways. It is important when supporting an individual with autism to identify and recognise each individuals’ abilities – what they can do successfully, needs – what the individual needs support with, strengths and gifts – what the individual is good at, what they have a real talent in, and interests – what is motivating for the person.

Have you ever experience a moment when you were unable to communicate your words, or couldn’t think of the word to use the feeling you were trying to describe? Everyone has felt this way before, possibly multiple times per day. But the reality is for the people in our community with autism, this is a constant feeling of difficulty to communicate effective with others. The people that are diagnosed with autism face the daily obstacles of being unable to use their voice and having to learn different ways to read body language and tone of voice, something that comes fairly easy to most of us. The communication barriers facing people with autism enable us to work past the differences and find a new way of communicating that is effective for them.

Autism is a mental disability that develops as the individual grows and develops, it changes the way they view the world and how they interact and understand people, it affects each individual differently due to it being a spectrum disability meaning that there are many forms ranging from atypical autism to high functioning autism this makes it very hard to fully understand it due to a lot of differences. There are around 1 in 100 people who are classed to be on the spectrum, that equals to around 700,000 people within the United Kingdom and it affects more men than women, some people with autism will be able to function within society with slight support from the family, school and work whereas some will need specialist support throughout their whole life this is because there is no cure for autism their parents/ carers have to try to get the care and support they need to overcome challenges that people without autism take

Autism has been a big part of life since I was born. My two brothers were diagnosed with some form of Autism, but even though they were diagnosed with the same condition, the way Autism affects them varies. For some kids with Autism, they are able to hide their condition better than other kids. Some kids might also need more help than others. This is why there are special classrooms just for kids with any disability where they are not able to function in a “normal” classroom, but even though people with Autism are different, we all are different.

Perhaps more importantly, it is believed they have little understanding of their own emotions, or the emotions of other people. There is a wide range of autism that exists. Some people are so autistic they can almost do nothing for themselves, and are completely dependent on others for their everyday needs. There are other autistics that are considered "high functioning," and thus are able to do much on their own, although they may still be better off living in institutions that care for the mentally disabled. Still other autistics are what are called "idiot savants," in that they have the ordinary limitations of most autistics, but they also have special mental skills that are reflective of pure genius. For example, in the case of Raymond, he appears to have both the memory and basic math abilities of a computer, not a person. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a child’s ability to communicate, understand language, play, and relate to others. A diagnosis of autistic disorder is made when an individual displays 6 or more of 12 symptoms listed across three major areas: social interaction, communication, and behavior. Some psychologists and psychiatrists go by the “Mind-Blindness” theory, which basically asserts that an autistic person can’t, by nature, understand what another person is going through or what another person might be thinking. According to the theory, autistic people only

Autism affects people in many different ways. First, There are multiple levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Some people are affected by A.S.D ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) differently. Some have more trouble with understanding than others. “A kid's symptoms could be very mild, severe, or somewhere in the middle. Someone with mild symptoms might need only a little bit of help. But a kid with severe symptoms might need a lot of help with learning and doing everyday stuff” (Source 3). Next, “People with autism may struggle with speaking, expressing their emotions, and understanding the emotions of others. Some people with autism have extreme sensitivities to sound or touch” (Source 2) A.S.D affects everyone differently, no one with A.S.D is exactly the same.

Autism has a variety of symptoms throughout the process. Therefor, “Because there can be overlap in symptoms between ASD and other disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) it's important that treatment focus on a person’s specific needs rather than the diagnostic label” (“What are”). Having problems with social relationships, are more harmful for people with autism. People diagnosed with ADHD mostly have problems with their behaviors, while the other half battles through inattention and hyperactivity.

People with autism may have poor verbal skills, poor eye contact and socialization skills, as well as adjusting to and making changes. Temple Grandin provided an example of what it feels like for people with autism to lack social skills. She stated that it’s like “being trapped between windows, unable to communicate through the glass” (p. 20). Temple did not have many friends in school and her peers called her names such as a “tape-recorder” (p. 17) because she constantly repeated things. Grandin also had difficulty when transitioning from high school to college, which was a big change for her.

“Autism is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.” (http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/features/keyfinding-diagnostic.html). Autism appears in early brain development but usually signs and symptoms usually appear in between the ages of 2 and 3. It affects a person because they have a harder time learning they have to learn in different ways they also have a harder time understanding certain situations, they have a hard time with social interacting , some may be able to speak while others are unable to speak, people may also have a harder time understanding people with autism.

When you hear about Autism you generally think of children; however, the children with Autism grow up. Most people with Autism are adults. Autism research from 1998 shows that adults are: underrepresented in autism research and studies into old age are extremely needed. Most of the Autism adults lack services or even diagnosis. People with Autism are inclined to anxiety and depression. The young adults are vulnerable to anxiety and depression when leaving high school especially in low income families, previous gained skills and their behavior slowed down or plateaued. Some good news emerged from Mailick’s study: Autistic symptoms: Impaired verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction decreased over time among one-third to half of the study participants. They stayed stable in many others. Independent living skills remained stable. The adult autistic women showed a decline in vocationally occupied hours.

Autism is a disorder characterized by significant problems in communication and social functioning. Autism is actually called Autism Spectrum Disorder and encompasses a broad range disabilities such as Asperger syndrome, Rett’s Syndrome, and Pervavasive Development Disorder (Dunlap & Fox, n.d.). There are also varying degrees of the disorder from low-functioning (no communication and no social interaction) to

When you hear about Autism you generally think of children; however, the children with Autism grow up. Most people with Autism are adults. Autism research from 1998 shows that adults are: underrepresented in autism research and studies into old age are extremely needed. Most of the Autism adults lack services or even diagnosis. People with Autism are prone to anxiety and depression. The young adults are vulnerable when leaving high school especially in low income families, previous gained skills and their behavior slowed down or plateaued. Some good news emerged from Mailick’s study: Autistic symptoms: Impaired verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction decreased over time among one-third to half of the study participants. They stayed stable in many others. Independent living skills remained stable. The adult autistic women showed a decline in vocationally occupied hours

       Since autism puts a stopper in communication skills, it makes it very hard for them to

People with autism have a lifelong developmental condition that not only affects the way they relate to their environment and interaction with others, but also non-verbal interactions may be misread. (Autism Spectrum

They may also react to what is going on around them in unusual ways. Normal sounds may really bother someone with autism - so much so that they may cover his or her ears. Being touched, even in a gentle way, may feel uncomfortable.