who knows what AUTISM is?

Question

I HAVE A 4YEAR OLD SON WHO HAS AUTISM,I KNOW WHAT IT IS BUT I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW HOW MANY OF YOU ACTUALLY ARE FAMILAR WITH THIS DISORDER

i just wanted to thank those of you who took this seriously,it is very demanding having an AUTISTIC CHILD,even though he is high-functioning,it is still hard.To those of you who took this as a joke-I hope you never have to experince this first hand as a parent,only because that would mean that another innocent child would be effected.also,thanks for the tip on the books and movies-i'll check them out

Answer 1

I know a lot about Autism, I've worked with children with Autism and Aspergers Syndrom on a number of occasions in the last ten years and currently work with a family who has a child with Autism, I've worked with this family for three years so am very aware of the daily issue the child and family face.

About two years ago I read "The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night" - this book describes a young man with Aspergers and it is a detailed, well researched story. Definately worth reading.

There are lots of other books, e-books and websites out there with lots of information and resources, it is well worth sitting down and spending a few hours online reading and printing stuff out for future use.

Answer 2

I'm a preschool teacher and I once had a little girl with autism. Her twin brother had ADHD and the older brother had ADHD as well. the oldest sister was by societys standards normal. I felt really sorry for the mom. Both the mother and I realized when the child was 3 years old she had autism but none of the Doctors would diagnose her, they said it was something else. Finally at age 6 she was diagnosed by a Dr. in LA and then the Drs. here confirmed it. That child has to live in an institution for the rest of her life because she went undiagnosed for so many years and she is Extremely Severely autistic. I was a psych. major and have studied autisim so I have some book smarts on the subject but actually working with and being around one 5 days a week for 8 hours a day was completely diff. you have my thoughts and prayers. I noticed Music worked wonders on my little preschool girl it heals the soul. I was also a music major. it is not just bs it really works

Answer 3

I know a few people with Autism and they're pretty cool, just a little different but not that much different. It's not really a big deal, they can still maintain and live a pretty decent life in society. Just treat them like you would a non-autism child just with a touch of extra care and things will be fine.

They also seem to be really smart. They will pick up a certain natch for something and will learn and know all about it to the 10th power. One guy I know with Autism he's good with numbers, and he will call everyone in the family and tell them "Oh Lucille Ball died on this day then he would say the year" He knows stuff like that, stuff that NOBODY else would ever know.

Answer 4

Hi, I also have a son who is 4 & who is high functioning autism also.
Honestly, I think that not too many people do know what it truely is & hear the word "autism" & all of a sudden feel sorry for your son. My son is extremely smart & loving. I think the world will be learning more in depth of what autism really is because of how many children that are now diagnosed with it.
They say there is now 1 in 166 children with autism. I know so many people that have children with it & am baffled by this.
When I discuss my son with someone, I usually have to explain what autism is to them. I think that they assume he is mentally retarded when in fact, he is quite the opposite. My son was diagnosed at 2 & I never really understood what it was until this year so I assume most people do not understand either.
Wish You & Your Son Well! :)

Answer 5

Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior.

With intense therapy and practice and schooling, some children diagnosed with autism can improve their social and other skills to the point where they can fully participate in mainstream education and social events, but there are no indications that a cure from autism is possible with current technology or advances in medicine. Some autistic children and adults who are able to communicate (at least in writing) are opposed to attempts to cure their autism, because they (and/or the guardians) see autism as part of who they are.

Answer 6

i think it has some thing to do with language skills and attention disorder

Answer 7

somethin to do with handicaps

Answer 8

tTHANKS FOR THE POINTS