what is the big difference of being autism and autistic?

Question

my old friend have a big problem her younger sister have a disorder behavior and the doctor advice to confine her in a children for autistic school! but he was not agry on that! pls a ineed a little advice on it or you can send him a email at [e-mail]

Answer 1

Autism is the condition in which one is Autistic.

Answer 2

There is no difference; Autism is the state of being autistic. Autistic is just a word to describe one under the state of Autism.
FOR THE FIFTH TIME!

Answer 3

Hi, autism is more common in boys than girls and is largely genetic. It is a hugely varied syndrome meaning that sufferers can display a whole array of symptoms ranging from minor (slight learning difficulties) right up to major symptoms (rigidness of behaviour, constant desire to keep things the same and inability to communicate or relate to others).

Autism can be considered a condition whereby sufferers display the triad of symptoms (communication difficulties, rigidness of behaviour and inability to relate to others) which may or may not be accompanied by mental retardation. But those without the complete triad of symptoms or with a less severe case might be considered to be within the Autistic spectrum (being a bit autistic to put it in laymans terms) rather than the absolute diagnosis of autistic.

There is no current treatment for autism (and those within the autistic spectrum) and it will prevail throughout the suffers lifetime but early education programmes have been shown in studies to be particularly useful in reducing the problems that those with autism encounter in adulthood and can help them to gain greater independence than they would have ordinarily. This is because it can help them to develop at least basic, if not better language skills and to enable them to socialise more freely therefore helping with the problems of relating to others that they face.

Some parents choose to send their children to special schools that can meet their child's educational needs whereas others have the time and means to educate their children at home themselves. It really depends on the parents' situation and preferences but I personally think these programmes while not a cure, are highly beneficial to these individuals.

Discuss your options with your GP who could refer you for counselling or to one of these schools for further guidance if needed, but don't feel pressured into making a decision. Your child's education is ultimately your choice in terms of where and how. Good luck!

P.S. One thing I would add is that you mention she has been diagnosed with a behaviour disorder which sounds very general, too general to be simply attaching a label of autism to. I think you may need to go back to your GP and ask to be referred to an educational psychologist for a more specific diagnosis before you make any decisions.

Answer 4

A person who has autism is autistic.

Answer 5

an autistic person suffers from autism. you only need to ask the question once!

Answer 6

not a difference... being "autistic" is what comes from HAVING the condition of "autism".

Answer 7

There is no difference apart from how the two words sound. if you are suffering from "Autism" then you are "Autistic".

Answer 8

Autism is a disorder.... if you have this disorder you are autistic

Answer 9

Autism is the condition, while austistic is an adjective describing someone who suffers from autism.

Answer 10

autism is being autistic