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WHAT IS 
 

THE BASICS ABOUT AUTISM
SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder ?

THE
DEFINITION.

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological and developmental
condition that can affect a person’s ability to learn, communicate
and interact socially.


People with ASD may also have different ways of learning,
moving, or paying attention. ASD is considered a spectrum
disorder because its symptoms and severity vary from one
person to another.


Some people with autism can go about life entirely
independently, while others may require considerable
assistance with daily tasks.

 

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Social Skill Deficit

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  • Lack of interest in initiating social interactions

  • Difficulty maintaining eye contact

  • Inability to read the nonverbal cues of others

  • Not being able to view another person’s perspective

  • Not understanding sarcasm and metaphors

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Communication Patterns​

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  • Rigid or repetitive language

  • Slow or uneven language development

  • Limited conversational interests

  • Poor nonverbal communication skills

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SOME OF THE SIGNS.

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Some Repetitive Behaviors May Look Like

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  • Echolalia repeating words or phrases

  • Over or under-stimulation by certain sensory inputs

  • Limited interests in specific topics

  • Lining up items or toys

  • Getting upset when changes are made to their routine

"It is important to note that some people without
ASD might have some of this symptoms"

Misconceptions on Autism.

• People with autism are cold and lack empathetic feelings.... FALSE

• Children with ASD are unruly .... FALSE

• Autism is a disease ... FALSE

• All individuals with autism are violent .... FALSE


• Bad parenting is the cause of autism .... FALSE

 

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