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Myths About Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is Autism?   A person with autism may have difficulties thinking, feeling, interacting with others, and perceiving their surroundings. It is a disability that a person experiences throughout their entire life, from infancy until old age. Everyone with autism is different from everyone else. It is called a spectrum for this reason. Myths about Autism Spectrum Disorder There are numerous misconceptions and myths surrounding autism; however even though many autistic individuals face challenges, with the correct assistance, autistic individuals can attain a high quality of life.   The linearity of the autism spectrum is another fallacy. In reality, autistic individuals might exhibit a variety of traits in their abilities, communication, social interactions, leisure, and play, which can look more like a constellation.   Myth : Vaccinations result in autism   Not just ardent "anti-vaxxers" but several others wrongly think that immunisations can cause aut...

Autism in Children: Understanding and Challenges

Autism affects a person's ability to think, feel, communicate with others, and grasp their environment. It's a long-term sickness that begins at birth and continues until death. Every autistic individual is unique in their own way. Because of this, autism is referred regarded as a "spectrum" of symptoms. Autism has been described as a disorder that is "uniquely intelligent. There is no cure for ASD at this time. Numerous therapies for use with young children, on the other hand, have been developed and tried. By reducing symptoms, boosting cognitive capacity, and improving daily life skills, these interventions may help the child function and engage in the community. Due to the differences in how ASD affects each individual, people with ASD have various strengths and limits in social communication, behaviour, and cognitive capacity. As a result, therapy plans are frequently interdisciplinary, incorporate parent-mediated treatments, and are personalised to the need...

Is Autism The Same As Sensory Processing Disorder?

Sensory symptoms are now included in the autism diagnosis in the 2013 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). A typical sensory processing is linked to autism . Sensory modulation disorders are a condition linked to autism. Sensory modulation disorders are classified into four types: 1. Sensory under- or hypo-responsiveness can cause a child's response to stimuli to be delayed. For example, if your child pricked their finger, he or she may not immediately express discomfort. 2. A child with sensory over- or hyper-responsiveness, on the other hand, may respond to stimuli excessively. The texture of a particular fabric or piece of clothing, for example, may irritate your child. 3. Sensory-seeking behaviour refers to unusual appetites or interests that are triggered by specific sensory stimuli. Inedible objects or body parts may be consumed or sniffed by your child. Your child may become excited when exposed to certain colours, lighting, smells, noises, tast...