Join me this Autism Day as I engage with leading doctors to discuss the challenges faced by individuals with autism, groundbreaking advancements in treatment, and the areas needing improvement. From early diagnosis to innovative therapies, this video brings expert perspectives aimed at raising awareness and fostering a more inclusive world.
🔹 Key Highlights:
✅ Common challenges faced by autistic individuals
✅ Latest medical advancements & therapies
✅ Areas for improvement & better support systems
Let’s spread awareness and work towards a more inclusive world! 🌍💙
The prevalence of autism has sharply grown in recent years. In the twenty-first century, there are an increasing number of cases worldwide. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, this problem has since gotten worse due to a number of variables.
Dr. Leo Kanner, an Austrian-American psychiatrist, is best known for his work related to infantile autism. He initially characterised autism more than 80 years ago when he reported on 11 youngsters who had matured physically but had distinct social and communication difficulties. Despite decades of research, we still don't fully understand autism, even though we have learnt a lot.
Autism can be understood as a child appearing lost in their own world, with key indicators including communication challenges, behavioural difficulties, difficulty following instructions, and sensory sensitivities. Early identification through simple parental observations and reducing screen exposure in early childhood can play a crucial role in supporting a child’s development.
Excessive screen time isolates children, leading to virtual autism—where they become unresponsive and disengaged. The solution? Cut off screens; engage them in reading, games, and conversations with family. Many affected children show remarkable improvement once real-world interactions replace screen exposure.
A diagnosis of autism can be overwhelming for families, but there is much they can do to support their child. Parents, grandparents, and extended family can help by reducing screen time, encouraging interactive play, and making simple environmental adjustments. With step-by-step efforts and consistent medical guidance, significant improvements are possible. Autism presents differently in every child, making it a unique and varied experience.
No two autistic children will look alike because autism is a complex diagnosis established by professionals with clinical experience. We shouldn't simply declare, "Oh, he has eye contact, so he can't have autism," or "He's talking, so he can't have autism."
When evaluating a child for autism in a clinical setting, several key signs can help with early identification:
These simple observations in a clinic setting can provide important early clues for an autism diagnosis.
Children with autism often focus more on objects and patterns than on human behavior, which limits their ability to learn how to interact with others. This leads to difficulties with non-verbal communication and speech development. Many treatments focus on teaching speech, reading, and writing—essentially patterns—which can lead to the false belief that the child is learning. However, these are often just repetitive behaviors or echolalia.
A more effective approach involves limiting object and pattern learning, especially screens, and encouraging the child to engage with people. By fostering human interaction and attention, children can start to observe and learn appropriate behavior from those around them. Over time, they will begin to understand non-verbal communication and, eventually, speech. Human engagement, rather than object training, is key to supporting children with autism in their development.
The teachers should understand the strengths and weaknesses of an autistic child, their sensory issues, and their inability to cope with the external world in view of their lack of social skills. Once they understand, they can provide a very child-friendly classroom atmosphere, understanding his needs and helping him cope with the same.
They should implement an individualized education plan for some of the kids with autism, which will be followed by the help of a special educator.
The world is progressing rapidly, with corporations like Fly Emirates training their crew to support individuals with autism and petrol stations in the U.S. employing autistic individuals. Why should we lag behind? It’s time to step up, create inclusive opportunities, and make a difference.
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