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An autistic spectrum disorder affects a child’s ability to understand communication, social situations and language. The development of imagination is also affected. It is as if these children cannot make sense of what is happening around them.
For children with an autistic spectrum disorder the world is a very puzzling place and many of their activities seem to be an attempt to block out the confusion. This can be difficult to understand for all of us, especially parents/carers.
Other, more specific, terms are sometimes used when describing autistic spectrum disorders including autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder.
An autistic spectrum disorder can be mild or it can be severe. The majority of children with ASD also have learning difficulties. ASD affects about 1 in 150 children, significantly more boys than girls...
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..Hi! my names Selina, i have 3 children, two of which are now helping me run the page (my girls), and one of which has A.S.D, A.D.H.D and D.C.D (Dyspraxia). He's my main motivation behind doing this page, if it wasn't for him, i'd probably be completely ignorant to the complexities and challenges that having a child with Autism brings! He's my Star!!!
I hope to help raise peoples awareness of autism, it is all around us and most people probably know some one who has it (even if they're unaware). Feel free to message me whether you be a parent/carer/sibling...or just curious!! I have links posted in my blog to other UK and international pages, and if anyone has any ideas then let me know!!
Thanks for taking time to read this..and to look at my page!!
WHAT IS AUTISM?
On first sight of a child with autism it would be very unlikely that you would tell them apart from any other child. There are no obvious visual clues, which is why so many children are mistaken for being naughty or rude.
Autism is a disabling brain disorder.
It affects the way in which people understand and react to the world around them. This causes them to act differently than others.
Many autistic people have a hard time using words to say what they want or need, where as others might end up repeating the same word or sentence over and over again.
The difficulty in understanding what others are saying can cause great confusion. They may see or hear a person talking, and although every word has been heard, they fail to grasp the meaning of what has been said.
A child with autism may be perfectly happy one moment, but all of a sudden become sad or angry, or even have a tantrum. This may be because they can't tell people what they want. Taking the wrong turning, or a certain noise could trigger this reaction, or simply parking the car on the wrong side of the road.
The fact is, it could be any number of things,
For the parent or carer of the autistic person finding the cause can be a long slow process. (If not at times impossible)
A lack of communication can lead to frustration and confusion both for the autistic person and for the people around them.
Many people with autism have ritualistic behaviour, insistence on routine and sameness.
An autistic person may be perfectly happy to go to a familiar shop, but take them to a different shop to buy the same item, and they may become frustrated, withdrawn, even fearful.
An unfamiliar space or routine no longer feels safe or secure. The autistic person can find it very difficult to relate from one situation to another.
Reality to an autistic person can be confusing, a mass of events, people, places, sounds and sights. With no clear boundaries, or meaning to anything.
It is important to remember that every person with autism is an individual. It is a myth that all autistic people act the same. They simply don't. (Rainman was a film!)
They do however share problems in three key areas.
Communication, Social Interaction And Imagination.
Autism is often referred to as a "spectrum disorder," meaning that the symptoms and characteristics of autism can present themselves in a variety of combinations, ranging from extremely mild to quite severe.
People with autism can often have accompanying learning disabilities but everyone with the condition shares a difficulty in making sense of the world.
TRAITS OF AUTISM!
There are a large number of symptoms or traits for Autistic Spectrum Disorders. The list below is complied with some of the most common ones.
This list should not be used for diagnosis.
If you have any concerns, contact your GP or Health Professional.
No or little speech
Non-speech vocalizations
Delayed development of speech
Echolalia: speech consisting of literally repeating something heard
Delayed echolalia: repeating something heard at an earlier time
Confusion between the pronouns "I" and "You"
Lack of interaction
Lack of eye contact
Lack of response to people
Aggressive behavior due to anxiety and/or frustration
When picked up, offering no "help" ("feels like lifting a sack of --potatoes")
Preoccupation with hands
Flapping hands/ this may be accompanied by jumping up and down with excitement
Spinning
Balancing, e.g. as if standing on a fence
Walking on tiptoes
Extreme dislike of certain sounds / may hold hands over ears
Extreme dislike of touching certain textures
Dislike of being touched / close contact
Either extremely passive behaviour or extremely nervous, active behaviour
Extreme dislike of certain foods
Behaviour that is aggressive to others
Lack of interest
Desire to follow set patterns of behaviour / interaction
Desire to keep objects in a certain physical pattern
Repetitive behaviour
Self-injurious behaviour
Ritualistic behaviour
Remember all children are different, especially children on the Autistic Spectrum.
They may have many, or only a few of the symptoms/ traits above.
Again, if you have any concerns about your child please contact your health professional.
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THE RETURN OF THE BAT
Specimen will bring their special brand of glam mayhem, The Batcave to London again.
After last year’s wildly-successful 25th anniversary Batcave event, The Batcave returns to its original spawning ground of London’s West End on Sunday July 19 for another night of blasphemy, lechery and blood.
Specimen (Fresh from a fantastic show at Leipzig’s Waves Gotik festival), the original Batcave instigators will headline the lurid frolics at the Embassy Club, (29 Old Burlington St, London W1S3AP) Also on the bill are original Batcavers Sexbeat, with DJs Hamish and Cavey Nick, cavorting from decks to decadence with the usual brutal, trouser-dropping surprises & suitably confronting & barbaric entertainment.
The 2009 Batcave will feature installations from exciting new artists of the ‘Dark London Underground’ and visuals from the upcoming ‘Welco
L.A. Ride for Autism 2009 8/8/09 join hundreds of riders for 2nd annual LA Autism Ride
This year the ride will benefit the Autism Society of America, Talk About Curing Autism, and Autism Speaks.
Bring your bike and friends and ride with us or join us at the end-party for great food and fun!
Today
1 in every 150 children is diagnosed with autism. That’s one every
twenty minutes at a cost of 35 billion dollars each year.
To participate, register on-line at www.rideforautism.org or call 562-688-0449 for more information
Do your part to raise awareness and funds and enjoy the ride!
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I never see her
than through a mask
when day becomes night
in which she hides
need different eyes
i never see her
softness like water
motion unheard of
stealthy she glides
wish i could see her
when she's right there
wish i could feel her
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