There is a lot of, is understanding that surrounds autism. Most people are not fully informed about what Autism is and how it affects those who are afflicted with the disorder.
Autism is a Mental Disorder
Autism is a leaning disorder that affects a person’s ability to interact in a normal manner with the people and things that are around them. Although classified as a learning disorder it more accurately is defined as a learning disorder the true effect that Autism has on the person is in its ability to prevent them from fully interacting in a normal and cognitive way to others and to situations which they are exposed
Autism is Not an Act
Autism is not an act or a ploy for attention, it is not something that the person can control or is able to change. No matter what some people may think it is not a simple fact of “trying harder” or learning to concentrate better.
Autism is not something that can be changed
Again this is not an act and is not something that the person has an ability to control. They cannot just learn to act normal or move beyond the behavioral pattern that the autism causes them to exhibit.
Autistic People are not “Stupid” or “Dumb”
In fact, the opposite is most often true. Although they are not able to express themselves and their thoughts very well all of the time, autistic people tend to be very high functioning in many regards and can learn many advanced concepts when they are exposed to them in the correct way.
Autism is a Difficult Thing for a Family to Seal with, but is not a Burden
Many people may feel that the presence of a person with Autism in a family may be a burden to their parents or other loved ones. The fact is that for these families things can be difficult at times but they love their autistic family member, the same as they would any other member. In many cases the Autism is a unifying factor among the family members.
You Cannot “Catch” Autism and You Cannot “Be Turned” Autistic
Although we do not fully understand that causes of Autism or all of its complexities. It is known that it is a mental disorder that is not communicable among persons. Autism is not based on a virus, bacteria or illness of any form. You cannot be affected by Autism by being in contact, even intimate contact, with an autistic person.
Autism is a Mental Disorder that Affects Learning, but is Not a Learning Disorder
Autism often begins to manifest itself from a very early age and affects the person for the rest of its life. It is believed that the foundations of Autism may form during the first few months of life and in many peoples speculation even before birth. Autism prevents people from being able to cognitively interact with the world that is around them and to express their thoughts and feelings in a logical and understandable manner. This can make their life very difficult and may lead to other condition such as feeling isolated or suffering from other emotional disorders.
With a bit of understanding, we can live in a world that Autism is not considered to be a stigma or a taboo topic. The only way to defeat Autism is to learn about it and educate others. With the proper support and research Autism can be eliminated but it will take the support of every one to do so. To learn more about Autism please contact the Autism Institute, Defeat Autism Now, and The Autism Speaks Foundation.
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