One way to understand some obstacles that autism presents is to ask questions, not just for those who receive a diagnosis, but for the entire family. We looked at some commonly asked questions and got answers from the World Health Organization. Listed below is questions people had about autism.
A: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of complex brain development disorders. This umbrella term covers conditions such as autism and Asperger syndrome. These disorders are characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication and a restricted and repetitive repertoire of interests and activities.
A: Reviews estimate that 1 child in 160 has an autism spectrum disorder. This estimate represents an average figure, and reported prevalence varies substantially across studies. Some recent studies have, however, reported rates that are substantially higher.
A: The level of intellectual functioning is extremely variable in persons with an autism spectrum disorder, ranging from profound impairment to superior non-verbal cognitive skills. It is estimated that around 50% of persons with ASD also suffer from an intellectual disability.
A: Identifying an autism spectrum disorder is difficult before the age of about 12 months but diagnosis is generally possible by the age of 2 years. Characteristic features of the onset include delay in the development or temporary regression in language and social skills and repetitive stereotyped patterns of behaviour.
A: Parents have an essential role in providing support to a child with an autism spectrum disorder. They can help to ensure access to health services and education, and offer nurturing and stimulating environments as their child grows up. Recently, it has been shown that parents can also help deliver psychosocial and behavioural treatments to their own children.
A: Scientific evidence suggests that various factors, both genetic and environmental, contribute to the onset of autism spectrum disorders by influencing early brain development.
A: Available epidemiological data show that there is no evidence of a link between measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism spectrum disorders. Previous studies suggesting a causal link were found to be seriously flawed.
There is also no evidence to suggest that any other childhood vaccine may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders. In addition, evidence reviews commissioned by WHO concluded that there was no association between the use of vaccine preservatives such as thiomersal and autism spectrum disorders.
]]>One of the greatest things about raising awareness for a loved one on the Autism Spectrum is that there are so many different ways that you can do it. Autism jewelry has become an increasingly popular way for Parents, Teachers, Caregivers, Family and Friends to show support for the Autism community.
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]]>It can help patients who engage in unsafe or undesired behaviors or are sensory seeking. Brushing can help children with autism, slow-to-start, or overly cautious, and those that are picky eaters. Pediatric clients may benefit from brushing if they struggle with poor motor coordination or balance issues.
Some of the benefits of using sensory brushing are that it improves:
It can increase a child’s ability to optimize their arousal and activity levels as well as decrease sensory defensiveness. The Wilbarger brushing protocol involves the sensory brush, paired with joint compression, completed in a sequence and according to a schedule.
The Wilbarger (brushing) Protocol is a widely used procedure for decreasing sensory defensiveness; especially children with Autism. For many, this procedure providing deep pressure stimulation through “brushing” and joint compression, can help decrease tactile defensiveness.
This procedure can be completed in a couple of minutes, but needs to be implemented every 1.5 to 2 hours, for the first couple of weeks. It is recommended that parents use this technique on children with autism.
This is the Demonstration of Wilbarger technique using the Sensory Brush.
Wilbarger technique will improve the sensory tactile, kinesthetic, and proprioceptive awareness when brushing the arms, legs and back.
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]]>“As a child he loved the fake ones and would freak out when they washed off,” Sandi Green told KTVU about her son, who goes by the nickname ‘Buzz.’
Green says her son repeatedly asked to get a tattoo over the years, but she told him he’d have to wait until he was older. Although she say she doesn’t care for tattoos herself, Green decided to make Buzz’s dream a reality for his 23rd birthday.
After consulting with her son’s doctor, who supported the idea, Green took Buzz to local tattoo shops, only to either be turned away or quoted high prices.
She said she understood why the shops hesitated, noting that her son is 6’3″ and 200 pounds, and it was unclear how he would respond to the tattoo process.
They continued to search for shops, until meeting with tattoo artist Pat Masga at Northwest Inkorporated.
Masga said that since Buzz was so sure he wanted the tattoo, the least he could do was try.
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