WHAT IS AUTISM ?

Our Term: Is a spectrum that leads to unique strengths and challenges for each individual.

Clinically Speaking: Autism, or autism spectrum disorder refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and non-verbal communication. According to The Center for Disease Control (CDC) autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today.

Scientific Term: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological development disorder that can cause social, communication and behavioral challenges.

There is not one autism but many range or subtype of autism and the term means something different to Everyone.

Simple Term: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a development disability caused by differences in the brain.

ACT ON TIME

Autism (ASD) begins before the age of 3 years and can last throughout a person’s life, although symptoms may improve over time.

To learn more about the early signs of autism and to meet the CDC development milestones visit link reference below:

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html

AUTISM MISCONCEPTIONS

Parents / Caregivers can become overwhelmed, scared, mislead, offended or stressed with myths about autism and people with autism in our society. ASD does not make a person any more or less intelligent and it isn’t an illness or contagious. It is crucial to educate yourself to help you tackle this journey.

Making sure we spread the word about what autism is and isn’t is important to ensure that artistic children and adults receive the support, help and understanding they need.

The more that you read the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.

DR. SEUSS

Autistic people have the right to receive the patience, understanding and support they deserve and if we all recognize the need to never stop learning and growing in our understanding of ASD, the better off well all be.

Let us help you give you the resources, information, guidance and tools you need to get real education to see real outcomes.