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