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  What is Autism?

Autism is a defined as a developmental disability, pervasive developmental disorder that appears during the early years of life. Since it is a "spectrum" disorder, the symptoms and characteristics of autism present themselves in a variety of degrees from mild to severe. Generally speaking, Autism affects the brain impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills.

   What are the characteristics of Autism?

People with autism exhibit varying degrees of atypical behavior that interfere with the learning process in the following areas: Characteristics will vary from individual to individual.

Communication: Autistic people may displays problems with communication. Language, if present, may lack usual function, may involve both receptive and expressive language.

Social participation: They may display difficulties in relating to people, objects, and events: ability to use objects in an age appropriate way The repetitiveness, activities and interests: They may display distress over changes, adherence to routines and attachment to objects as well as restricted interest and/or stereo-typed body movements.

Developmental milestones: There may be delays in physical, social, or learning skills. Skill acquisition frequently doesn’t typical developmental patterns.

Sensory processing: Autistic persons may exhibit unusual, repetitive behavior and sensitivity to different type of stimuli such as tactile or auditory.

Cognition: They may display abnormalities in generalizing concepts, abstract thinking, awareness and judgment.

 

    What are some therapies for Autism?

There exist a number of therapies and approaches. They are meant to address a variety of different aspects of Autism. Some therapies focus on managing problematic behaviors and building communication and social skills, while others deal with sensory integration problems, motor skills and learning. It is vitally crucial to educate yourself and ask an array of questions before beginning any therapy. Common autism treatments include behavior therapy, speech-language therapy, RDI, Social Stories, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutritional therapy, and medication

    How important is starting therapy early?

Early intervention is defined as services delivered to children from birth to age 3, and research shows that it has a dramatic impact on reducing the symptoms of autism spectrum disorders. Studies in early childhood development have shown that the youngest brains are the most flexible. In autism intensive early intervention yields a tremendous amount of progress in children by the time they enter kindergarten, often reducing the need for intensive supports.

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