Myths And Facts About Autism
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Autism or autism spectrum disorder(ASD), refers to a wide range of conditions which is charactterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and non verbal communication. Autism spectrum disorder comes with a whole host of myths and misconceptions. Check out this video to know more about the myths and mysconceptions about autism.
Myths And Facts About Autism
- 2. What Is Autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. www.jeevaniyam.in
- 3. Autism spectrum disorder comes with a whole host of myths and misconceptions. It is a disorder that has been very much misunderstood in the past. And many myths and misconceptions continue today. Here are some top myths and facts about autism Myths And Facts www.jeevaniyam.in
- 4. MYTH FACT Autism is a mental illness. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Autism is an umbrella term for a group of developmental disorders that are neurological in origin and cause social, communication and behavioural challenges.Autismis not a mental illness. www.jeevaniyam.in
- 5. MYTH FACT Only boys are affected with autism. Autism is seen both in girls and boys, however, studies show that boys have a higher diagnosis of autism. www.jeevaniyam.in
- 6. MYTH FACT Thereis no treatment for autism. While autism cannot be cured, there are many treatment optionsthat can help children cope with autism. The most effective treatment is an intensive, individualized intervention that includes behavioural, social and psychological omponents. www.jeevaniyam.in
- 7. MYTH FACT Children with autism will never learn to speak. www.jeevaniyam.in Children with autism can speak but they may have problems because of delayed langauge development. With effective early intervention, it is possible for them to develop their verbal skills.
- 8. MYTH FACT Symptoms of autism are similar in all children. www.jeevaniyam.in Autism is known as a spectrum disorder because its symptoms and characteristics appear in a variety of combinations that affect different people in different ways. The challenges faced by children with autism are unique.
- 9. MYTH FACT www.jeevaniyam.in Although the exact causes of autism have not been determined till date, it has now been clearly established that autism is not caused by flaws in parenting. Autism is caused by poor parenting.
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