Treatment No cure exists for autism spectrum disorder, and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. The goal of treatment is to maximize your child's ability to function by reducing autism spectrum disorder symptoms and supporting development and learning. Early intervention during the preschool years can help your child learn critical social, communication, functional and behavioral skills. The range of home-based and school-based treatments and...
The sad truth that every autism child may faced in their daily life and they can't change who they are in an instant and it is hard for them to express their emotion naturally like other kids. Here are 10 things that every autism child wish their parents knew. 1. LOVE ME UNCONDITIONALLY Throw away thought like "If you would just---" and "Why can't...
1. Take all the breaks you need, even talking to your child or give them snacks to distract them for a while. 2. Use sounds and visual distractions to keep them occupied. Ear bud or headphones can work wonders as they get really annoyed with loud sounds that can disturb their focus. 3. Try counting to 10 before you stop cutting, giving them a goal to focus...
GETTING READY TO TRAVEL Planning a vacation can be hectic for anyone, but for parents and families of children with autism and special needs it can be stressful. Tip 1: DESTINATION PREPARATION Expose your child to visuals of where you are planning to travel: the hotel, plane, restaurant and boat. Show them the video of the places you will visit and discuss the way...
Many professionals felt Asperger’s syndrome was simply a milder form of autism. Both of these disorders can come out as the same but they are slightly different from each other in certain ways such as: People with autism- ● Have significant language delays ● Have social communication challenges and sometimes they are In their own world. ● Unusual behaviors and interest. ● Obsessive Behavior,Need consistent routine. ● May have...
1. Pace yourself. Get ready to face new challenges because taking care of an autistic child is not easy for certain people. 2. Get off the Internet. Stop searching for information on the Internet and ask a real doctor or specialist for advice. 3. Get on social media. Try to make friends with other autistic parents as well share stories, tips and tricks on how they...
A lot of emotion can come from a parent who is blessed with an autistic child, such as they sometimes feel overwhelmed, guilty, confused, angry and even depressed.People who does not understand an autistic child may think that their behavior is the parents fault and this kind of judgement can frustrate the parents because of how poor the mindset of those people are....
These are movies or shows that are based on a true story or just inspired by autism: 1. Guang (光) - A musical tale about Autism, based on a true story. Guang is a story about two brothers. The elder brother, Wen Guang is Autistic. Wen Guang is often misunderstood. Above all, he suffers from attention deficiency disorder, struggles with social interaction, and...
It is hard to get information as some countries don't track and report their autism numbers, which is a must because it can be good thing to do for improvement in the future. The most recently reported result of autism is from Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan. Countries...
Donation is an act of kindness where people give for a benefit cost that may lead in helping other people to improve their life. NASOM which is short for the National Autism Society of Malaysia is a non-profit organization in Malaysia that support autism community. The donation can help support autism education, Awareness, research and most importantly, to assist families living with autism....
Here are a few facts that can help parents or public viewer to increase their knowledge about the disorder: 1. Autism spectrum disorder now affects 1 in 68 children. Boys are nearly 5 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD. 2. Autism spectrum disorder is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States. ASD is more common than childhood cancer,...
Being diagnose with autism does not prevent them from chasing their dreams and be amazing. These are ASD stories that can encourage parents or kids with ASD and give inspiration that they can achieve success while finding their passion. 1. Dan Aykroyd Comedic actor Dan Aykroyd was expelled from two schools as a child and was later diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a high...
