Tuesday, November 17, 2009
What is Autism?
Autism is a very complex discorder that affects the social part of the brain. It's not contagious so you can't get it unless you already have it. It's not something that'll kill you, it's more like a disability. Autistic children can have some problems communicating or socialing, like making friends, depending on how severe their autism is. Boys are more likely to get autism in comparisin to girls. But just because you have doesn't mean your dumb there are some autistic people called autistic savants who are very intellegent in one certain subject. Autism can affect a person's ability tro communiate so they take special classes whether it's a Special Ed program at a school, or therapy at home, or a guidance counsler. They're all very helpful. And like I posted on the blog, I said that meeting people like yourself is the best. Whether you're the autisc person yourselfor, a parent, friend, or sibling. It's nice to meet people who understand what you're going through and to know that it's normal to feel the way you do. It's just nice to know you're not the only person in the world who has to deal with all of it.
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You are absolutely right that meeting people just like you is the best - for everyone.
ReplyDeleteWhat are some of the biggest feelings involved?
I know that people like Paula have pretty much always had their sister, but sometimes people get diagnosed later or not at all.
What have you found out about the 'social' part of the brain? There are several connections there.
There is also a theory that (many) people on the spectrum have bigger heads and more neuronal connections as compared to those without the condition.
A lot of people can feel alone for many reasons: many of which have nothing to do with the disability.
The biggest feelings... Sometimes mad, sad, happy, it's like an emotional rollercoaster depending on what she does.
ReplyDeleteAnd about the whole big head thing, we haven't heard anything like that, all I know is that my head is bigger than my sister's but I'll do some some research and post it on the blog later.
And there are other people who feel left out without disabilities, and there are many reasons. It is just common for an autistic person to be alone but they can be happy while they're alone! That's excactlty like my sister and she does a few friends, but even when she's alone she has fun all by herself.