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05.09.2016
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(English) Autism

Every day, our brains interpret (understand) the things we see, smell, hear, taste, touch, and experience. But when someone’s brain has trouble interpreting these things, it can make it hard to talk, listen, understand, play, and learn.

So autism is a neurodevelopment disorder .  mental condition persisting from early childhood.

Kids with autism often can’t make connections that other kids make easily. For example, when people smile, you know they feel happy or friendly; when people look mad, you can tell by their face or their voice. But many kids who have autism spectrum disorders have trouble understanding what emotions look like and what another person is thinking. They might act in a way that seems unusual, and it can be hard to understand why they’re doing it.

A kid with an autism spectrum disorder might:

-have trouble learning the meaning of words

-do the same thing over and over, like saying the same word

-move his or her arms or body in a certain way

-have trouble adjusting to changes (like trying new foods, having a substitute teacher, or having toys moved from their usual places)

When kid trying to understand what his or her teacher is saying if they didn’t know what her or his words really mean. It is even more frustrating if a kid can’t come up with the right words to express his or her own thoughts, or tell a parent what he or she needs or wants. Sometimes this can make a kid very upset and frustrated.

 How diagnosed Autism ?

-no babbling or pointing by age 1

-no single words by age 16 months or two-word phrases by age 2

-no response to name

-loss of language or social skills previously acquired

-poor eye contact

-excessive lining up of toys or objects

-no smiling or social responsiveness

Later indicators include:

-impaired ability to make friends with peers

-impaired ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others

-absence or impairment of imaginative and social play

-repetitive or unusual use of language

-abnormally intense or focused interest

-preoccupation with certain objects or subjects

-inflexible adherence to specific routines or rituals

What Causes Autism?

No one knows what causes autism spectrum disorders. Scientists think that there’s a connection to genetics (something to do with a kid’s  genes) and the environment. Some kids might be more likely to get autism because it runs in their families. Other kids get it even if nobody in their family has these types of problems.

Getting Help for Autism

The earlier a child starts getting help, the better. But figuring out if a kid has an autism spectrum disorder can be difficult at the beginning. A parent is usually the first to think that something could be wrong. Maybe the child is old enough to speak but doesn’t. Or a kid doesn’t seem interested in people, has a hard time playing with others, or acts in unusual ways.

There is no cure for autism, but doctors, therapists, and special education teachers can help kids learn to communicate better. A kid might learn sign language or get a message across by pointing at pictures. The care team also can help improve a kid’s social skills, stuff like taking turns and playing in a group.Some kids who have mild symptoms will graduate high school and may go to college and live on their own. Many will always need some kind of help. But all will have brighter futures when they have the support and understanding of their families, doctors, teachers, therapists, and friends. So be sure to be a friend!

 Dr. Feras Alazem

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