Autism: Entering the Secret Universe: Understanding Autism, Autistic Children, Autistic Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders(Parenting an Autistic Child)
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that can be determined from birth or during the early years of life from 0-3 years old. Autism affects important human behavior such as building relationships and communication among others. It affects the ability of a person to share his ideas and feelings, at the same time they have difficulty in understanding the feelings of others.
Parents may feel devastated when they learn that their children fall under the autistic spectrum disorder. Autism may have long term effects to their children and they may live dependent and unable to care for themselves for the rest of their lives. Sadly, autism spectrum frequently happens together with mental retardation and language delay or disorder. However, parents should not lose hope because educational planning and proper treatment can address the needs of autistic children.
Appropriate treatment and education for children with ASD can be provided in order to address this major developmental disorder. Hence, this topic discusses the signs and symptoms, manifestations, and proper care and therapy for children with autistic spectrum disorders.
