A. U. T. I. S. M

🧩 What is Autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.

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🧩 How to bring Awareness?

• Educate Yourself
• Attend Local Events
• Be an Advocate
• Speak Up
• Be a Positive Role Model

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🧩 How to build Relationships and Acceptance?

• Be patient while having a conversation.
• Always strive to be encouraging and compassionate.
• Be aware of the tendency by autistic people to speak at length about their favorite topics which may require some gentle prompting or redirection.
• Provide specific praise and positive reinforcements
• Understand that autistic people like routines and schedules.
• Offer concise directions or clear choices.
• Don’t be offended by lack of eye contact, motor tics or a lack of understanding personal boundaries.
• Autistic people tend to think literally, so it is best to avoid idioms and slang.

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