All About Autism

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All about

AUTISM
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WHAT IS AUTISM?
IS A DISABILITY AND A DEVELOPMENTAL CONDITION
THAT LEADS PEOPLE IN HAVING SOCIAL,
EMOTIONAL ,COMMUNICATIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL
CHALLENGES
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF AUTISM?
THE SIGNS OF AUTISM ARE:
AVERSION TO TOUCHING (DOESN’T LIKE BEING TOUCHED)
PREFERS TO BE ISOLATED
AVOIDS EYE CONTACT WITH ANYONE
IGNORES THE DANGER
VERY SENSITIVE TO LOUD NOISES
WHY AND HOW DO PEOPLE GET AUTISM?
Autism is generally caused by four main things:
• older parental age at the time of conception.
• brain growth disruptions in early development.
• preterm birth.(when a baby is born too early, before 37 weeks
of pregnancy have been completed)
• having a twin or older sibling with autism.

Autism is a long term condition and there is no cure for it.


From your GP you will only get advice to may suggest
approaches that can help you
HOW IS AUTISM DEALT WITH?
There are many different options and approaches to ASD
treatment, including behaviour therapy, speech-language therapy,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nutritional therapy.
1.Be patient. 6. Attention-getting behaviour.
2.Teach the child how to 7. Interact through physical activity.
express anger without being 8. Be affectionate and respectful. ...
too aggressive. 9. Show your love and interest.
3.Be persistent but resilient.
4.Always stay positive
5.Ignore irritating
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