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Written By: Lori Schiavone, Our Guardian Angel

This document discusses autism, including its symptoms, statistics, and treatment options. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder appearing in early childhood that impacts social interaction, communication, and behavior. It affects approximately 1 in 500 individuals and is four times more common in boys than girls. Children with autism struggle with social skills, communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory processing. While the exact causes are unknown, autism is known to have genetic components. Early behavioral interventions and dietary/sensory therapies may help improve outcomes.

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Written By: Lori Schiavone, Our Guardian Angel

This document discusses autism, including its symptoms, statistics, and treatment options. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder appearing in early childhood that impacts social interaction, communication, and behavior. It affects approximately 1 in 500 individuals and is four times more common in boys than girls. Children with autism struggle with social skills, communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory processing. While the exact causes are unknown, autism is known to have genetic components. Early behavioral interventions and dietary/sensory therapies may help improve outcomes.

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One man is deaf; another is blind

No one alike in the race of mankind


Not one should we judge, whether they are wrong or theyre right
Whats going on may not be what we thought at first sight
Look here at this boy, what a sweet little grin.
Hell push and hell pull and will wear someone thin
Then an angel shines through with a hug and a smile
Knowing him this way makes it all worth the while
Hes loving and sweet, kind, funny and smart.
Look past autism, and see a kid full of heart
Written by: Lori Schiavone, Our Guardian Angel

What is Autism?
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears
during the first three years of life
It is widely recognized as a neurodevelopmental disorder that
affects the functioning of the brain.
It is a spectrum disorder
Children with autism are unable to interpret the emotional states of
others, failing to recognize anger, sorrow or manipulative intent
It impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of
social interaction and communication skills
Children and adults with autism typically have difficulties in verbal
and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or
play activities
Stereotypic (self-stimulatory) behaviors may be present
In some cases, aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviors might be
present
It is not a behavioral, emotional or conduct disorder
It is not a mental illness

Autism Statistics
1 in 1,000 individuals are diagnosed with classic autism.
1 in 500 individuals are within the Autism Spectrum including Pervasive
Developmental
Disorders
1 in 200 individuals
are within the Autism Spectrum including both
PDD and Aspergers Syndrome
Autism is four times more prevalent in boys
than
girlsday, 53 babies are born in the United States who will later
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has no racial,
social boundaries
Family income, lifestyle, and educational levels do not affect the
chance of autisms occurrence
Research shows that 50% of children diagnosed with autism will
remain mute throughout their lives.
Approximately 10% of autistic individuals have savant abilities

Symptoms of children with


autism
Social
Communi
cation

Avoid eye contact


Act as if deaf
Develop language, then abruptly stop
talking
Fail to use spoken language, without
compensating by gesture

Exploration of
Environment

relationship

Act as if unaware of the coming and going


ofsothers
Are inaccessible, as if in a shell
Fail to seek comfort
Fail to develop relationships with peers
Have problems seeing things from
another persons perspective, leaving the
child unable to predict or understand other
peoples actions
Physically attack and injure others
without provocation

Remain fixated on a single item or activity


Practice strange actions like rocking or hand-flapping
Sniff or lick toys
Show no sensitivity to burns or bruises, and engage in self-mutilation
Are intensely preoccupied with a single subject, activity or gesture
Show distress over change
Insist on routine or rituals with no purpose
Lack fear

A specific cause is not known, but current research links autism to


biological and neurological differences in the brain
Studies of twins in the UK confirm that autism has a heritable
compound but suggest that environmental influences play a role as
well
By examining the inheritance of the disorder, researchers have
shown that autism does run in families, but not in a clear-cut way
Siblings of people with autism have a 3 to 8 percent chance of
being diagnosed with the same disorder

It can be safely said that:


Autism is not caused by bad parenting as was suggested by
psychiatrist Bruno Bettelheim in the 1950s.

Behavioral Interventions research suggests that early,


intensive behavioral interventions may improve outcomes for
children with autism and help the children achieve their
maximum potential.
Sensory Integration integration and interpretation of
sensory stimulation from the environment enhances
cognition.
Diet people with autism are more susceptible to allergies
and food sensitivities than the average person. The most
common food sensitivity in children with autism is to gluten
and casein.
Vitamin Therapy parents have reported that they have
tried B6/magnesium and/or DMG, often with good or even

Use visuals
Avoid long strings of verbal
instruction
Encourage development of childs
special talents
Use childs fixations to motivate
school work
Use concrete, visual methods to
teach number concepts
Let child use a typewriter instead
of writing
Protect child from sounds that hurt
his/her ears
Place child near a window and
avoid using fluorescent lights

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