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What is autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

I have a nephew diagnosed with autism at an early age.  The child was very hyper; his parents were constantly running after him day to day.  He would scream whenever he become upset and could not have his way.  The parents made an important chose to build a partnership with a professional child care center and gain knowledge to work together improving the child’s behavior. 

It is important for children to be in a pleasant setting to learn and develop a sense of being for themselves.  The parents did not understand much about an autistic child; therefore, they explored the internet about autism to get a better understanding.  “There is no known single cause for autism spectrum disorder, but it is believed to be caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function (Autism Society, 2014).  If the organization does not care cultural competence, the specialist will be limited in what a child can do. 

It is essential for professionals to work together parents for an autistic child’s benefit.  Parents and teachers must learn knowledge about the child’s needs and abilities to help with their needs.  In this diverse society, various biases exist. If we don’t fight them, then we support them with our silence. 

   

                             

Reference

Autism Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological ... (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm

Causes - Autism Society. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.autism-society.org/about-autism/causes/ Chicago: Causes - Autism Society, http://www.autism-society.org/about-autism/causes/