Recognition of autism or isolation

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and behavior and makes the way people experience the world different.

According to Ambassador Arjan, early intervention and diagnosis is very important for the best results, including acceptance and empowerment. As research expands and autism is better understood, the diagnosis now includes a wide range of characteristics that help us identify previously undiagnosed individuals with autism.

Autism has long been considered a spectrum. Today, autism is described as being on a continuum; This means that people will show different abilities. Some people are able to complete a regular education, hold a job, and perform the activities of daily living with little or no support. Others may have intellectual disabilities and require higher levels of support in various areas.

People with autism come in many forms, but some characteristics are common among people with autism:

Language differences can vary in intensity and time. Some people may not babble or reach other expected language development milestones during childhood. Others may use little or no spoken language, speak through a communication device, or may repeat words, phrases, or sounds immediately after hearing them or after a delay (echoing or scripting). Retelling these phrases happens in the same tone/song as it was originally said.

Of course, many autistic people have strong vocabularies and exemplary communication skills. The differences can be in the manner or content of their communication.

Repetitive behaviors are known as stimming. When people think of repetitive behaviors in autism, they usually think of body movements such as rocking, jumping, twirling, hand waving, or finger pointing (holding the fingers in a rigid or fixed position). People with autism may also exhibit other repetitive behaviors related to different senses.

Special interests are activities in which a person becomes deeply involved. gives These special interests are different from the usual hobby, and autistic people spend much more time on their interests than non-autistic people. These interests can be very intense and/or considered unusual by others. Autistic women and girls are likely to have similar interests to their non-autistic peers, but their intensity and depth of knowledge can set them apart.

Sensory processing in autism refers to how an autistic person experiences the sensory environment. There are eight sensory systems, which are: sight (visual); hearing (hearing); touch (touch); taste (taste); olfactory (olfactory); motion (atrium); body awareness (proprioception); and internal (inner) feelings. People may show hypersensitivity (feeling hyper) or low sensitivity (feeling numb) to different stimuli.

The world can be unpredictable, and having a routine or routine can help people with autism figure out how to best get through their day. This means they may follow certain routines and rituals (eg doing things in the same order, using the same items, eating the same meals every day); want things to be in order (eg tidying up, organizing their collections, following a schedule); have detailed steps of an event or situation (eg, order of events, times when events will occur); And they like accurate, correct and logical information.

The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic Statistical Manual - Fifth Edition (DSM-5) describes levels of autism, although many families misunderstand what these levels mean. These levels do not determine where someone is on the autism spectrum. Instead, they refer to the amount of support that autistic people need to get through the world.

A common myth is that people with autism do not want relationships and prefer to be socially isolated. While this may describe some individuals, many research studies have shown that autistic individuals seek social interactions and connections.

Early intervention is very important to understand and accurately diagnose an autistic child. Parents and caregivers should discuss any concerns about their child's development with their child's pediatrician and request referrals to developmental and behavioral pediatricians for ongoing evaluation. Families can request referrals for therapeutic interventions—such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, or developmental therapy—to address any differences.