World Autism Awareness Day
Today is World Autism Awareness Day.
According to the Autism Society of America:
'Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause for autism, but increased awareness and funding can help families today.'
Know the Signs: Early Identification Can Change Lives
As a mother of a toddler, I feel that I need to be aware of different stages of childhood development and possible health problems. So I spent some time to learn about autism through news reports and published health reports.
It must be devastating for any parent to know that their children have any sort of developmental disabilities. But it is better when the sooner parents becomes educated on the type of disabilities and ways to help their children deal with problems associated with the disabilities.
Allah SWT willing, may Allah SWT make it easy for parents to cope with the stress and hardship of helping their children to overcome health problems.
According to the Autism Society of America:
'Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause for autism, but increased awareness and funding can help families today.'
Know the Signs: Early Identification Can Change Lives
Autism is treatable. Children do not "outgrow" autism, but studies show that early diagnosis and intervention lead to significantly improved outcomes.
Here are some signs to look for in the children in your life:
- Lack of or delay in spoken language
- Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects)
- Little or no eye contact
- Lack of interest in peer relationships
- Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play
- Persistent fixation on parts of objects
As a mother of a toddler, I feel that I need to be aware of different stages of childhood development and possible health problems. So I spent some time to learn about autism through news reports and published health reports.
It must be devastating for any parent to know that their children have any sort of developmental disabilities. But it is better when the sooner parents becomes educated on the type of disabilities and ways to help their children deal with problems associated with the disabilities.
Allah SWT willing, may Allah SWT make it easy for parents to cope with the stress and hardship of helping their children to overcome health problems.
posted by Jiru at
10:51 AM
