Autism is a developmental disorder in the brain that severely affects the social development of a child and there are a variety of different Autism disorders that vary from mild to severe.
Children with a more mild version are known to have Aspergers Syndrome. These children with Aspergers Syndrome are expected to be high functioning individuals with mild symptoms that affect their social development. Children with a more severe version of Autism suffer more extreme issues that include mental retardation, speech delay, inability to interact with other children or adults, and in some cases, some are completely nonverbal and are unable to express their needs.
Autism can be very stressful on families, but if these children get the right therapy in time and receive as much early intervention as possible, there is hope. The good thing is that Autism is not such a mystery anymore and there is more resources and information than there was years ago. You don't have to go through this alone and getting all the information you need for your child to succeed will help bring your family together so you can focus on the good things in life like giving your child all the love he/she deserves.
The causes of Autism are still unknown. Many theories have arisen in which it is believed that there is a link to vaccinations, or certain foods trigger symptoms, or even that it might be genetic. These theories however have not been proven. Autism is much more complicated and will require extensive research from scientist to determine the causes. The only thing that is known is that Autism is an imbalance in the brain in which certain brain cells are damaged which affect mainly communication and speech but it is not yet known why.
There is no known cure for Autism yet since scientists need to determine the causes before they can find a cure, but it is believed that with the help of Early Intervention and speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy after can give families hope and help the child be more independent as they mature into adults. It is important that Doctors, Parents, Family members, Specialists, Therapies, and Teachers work together to help the child succeed and provide for a better future. It takes a team of caring people to help children with Autism improve their quality of life.
"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming" -Goethe
SYMPTOMS OF AUTISM
* child does not take part in imaginative and social play
* child seems disinterested in other children and prefers to play by himself/herself
* child seems to develop normally and then regresses to an earlier stage and stops language completely. This can be a form of Autism which is called Ret Syndrome which is a genetic disorder.
* child has poor or no eye contact
* child has no regards to other people feelings or facial expressions.
* child shows repetitive behaviors or engages in self stimulation such as ringing hands or flapping arms.
* child does not like to be hugged and seems disconnected from the environment around him/her
* certain smells, light, or sound trigger screaming tantrums
* child engages in certain obsessive behaviors
"Autism affects 1 out of 110 children" -Autism Speaks
There are many more symptoms of Autism and if you have any concerns about your child's development, you should definitely discuss it with your child's doctor. A diagnoses is sometimes done by several specialists and not just one doctor since it is more complex than any other common disorder.
"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today" -Stacia Tauscher
RESOURCES:
Autism Speaks, Inc.
2 Park Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
contactus@autismspeaks.org
http://www.autismspeaks.org
Tel: 212-252-8584 California: 310-230-3568
Fax: 212-252-8676
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
P.O. Box 188
Crosswicks, NJ 08515-0188
info@asatonline.org
http://www.asatonline.org
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
director@autism.com
http://www.autismresearchinstitute.com
Tel: 619-281-7165
Fax: 619-563-6840
MAAP Services for Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and PDD
P.O. Box 524
Crown Point, IN 46308
info@maapservices.org
http://www.maapservices.org
Tel: 219-662-1311
Fax: 219-662-0638
Dr. Wilson C. Sy. (neurologists) Mcallen, Tx.
(956) 631-2529
Stepping Stones Rehabilitation (therapy) Mission, Tx.
(956) 584-8980
Dr. Macias (genetics) Edinburg, Tx.
Dr. Mackie (ear specialist) Edinburg, Tx.
Dr. Amegin (eye specialists) Rio Grande City, Tx.
MHMR (agency that helps provide services to people with mental health issues) Rio Grande City, Tx.
(956) 487-3748
Children with a more mild version are known to have Aspergers Syndrome. These children with Aspergers Syndrome are expected to be high functioning individuals with mild symptoms that affect their social development. Children with a more severe version of Autism suffer more extreme issues that include mental retardation, speech delay, inability to interact with other children or adults, and in some cases, some are completely nonverbal and are unable to express their needs.
Autism can be very stressful on families, but if these children get the right therapy in time and receive as much early intervention as possible, there is hope. The good thing is that Autism is not such a mystery anymore and there is more resources and information than there was years ago. You don't have to go through this alone and getting all the information you need for your child to succeed will help bring your family together so you can focus on the good things in life like giving your child all the love he/she deserves.
The causes of Autism are still unknown. Many theories have arisen in which it is believed that there is a link to vaccinations, or certain foods trigger symptoms, or even that it might be genetic. These theories however have not been proven. Autism is much more complicated and will require extensive research from scientist to determine the causes. The only thing that is known is that Autism is an imbalance in the brain in which certain brain cells are damaged which affect mainly communication and speech but it is not yet known why.
There is no known cure for Autism yet since scientists need to determine the causes before they can find a cure, but it is believed that with the help of Early Intervention and speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy after can give families hope and help the child be more independent as they mature into adults. It is important that Doctors, Parents, Family members, Specialists, Therapies, and Teachers work together to help the child succeed and provide for a better future. It takes a team of caring people to help children with Autism improve their quality of life.
"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming" -Goethe
SYMPTOMS OF AUTISM
* child does not take part in imaginative and social play
* child seems disinterested in other children and prefers to play by himself/herself
* child seems to develop normally and then regresses to an earlier stage and stops language completely. This can be a form of Autism which is called Ret Syndrome which is a genetic disorder.
* child has poor or no eye contact
* child has no regards to other people feelings or facial expressions.
* child shows repetitive behaviors or engages in self stimulation such as ringing hands or flapping arms.
* child does not like to be hugged and seems disconnected from the environment around him/her
* certain smells, light, or sound trigger screaming tantrums
* child engages in certain obsessive behaviors
"Autism affects 1 out of 110 children" -Autism Speaks
There are many more symptoms of Autism and if you have any concerns about your child's development, you should definitely discuss it with your child's doctor. A diagnoses is sometimes done by several specialists and not just one doctor since it is more complex than any other common disorder.
"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today" -Stacia Tauscher
RESOURCES:
Autism Speaks, Inc.
2 Park Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
contactus@autismspeaks.org
http://www.autismspeaks.org
Tel: 212-252-8584 California: 310-230-3568
Fax: 212-252-8676
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
P.O. Box 188
Crosswicks, NJ 08515-0188
info@asatonline.org
http://www.asatonline.org
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
director@autism.com
http://www.autismresearchinstitute.com
Tel: 619-281-7165
Fax: 619-563-6840
MAAP Services for Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and PDD
P.O. Box 524
Crown Point, IN 46308
info@maapservices.org
http://www.maapservices.org
Tel: 219-662-1311
Fax: 219-662-0638
Dr. Wilson C. Sy. (neurologists) Mcallen, Tx.
(956) 631-2529
Stepping Stones Rehabilitation (therapy) Mission, Tx.
(956) 584-8980
Dr. Macias (genetics) Edinburg, Tx.
Dr. Mackie (ear specialist) Edinburg, Tx.
Dr. Amegin (eye specialists) Rio Grande City, Tx.
MHMR (agency that helps provide services to people with mental health issues) Rio Grande City, Tx.
(956) 487-3748
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