Autism Month

World Autism Day 

Autism spectrum disorders

 are lifelong developmental disabilities.

  People with autism

find social interactions difficult. 

 They have impaired communication skills. 

 They have restricted

 and repetitive interests and behaviours. 

 They have difficulty concentrating. 

 In brief – life’s tough...

and it never gets easier. 

“Spectrum” is used

because the range of severity

varies from person to person. 

 About 1 in 110 kids have

an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

 It is more commonly found in boys. 

 Early intervention

can have very positive impacts. 

 The number of people diagnosed

is increasing every year.

People with an ASD

often feel over-whelmed. 

 There is so much going on

 in their environment...

So much stimulation... 

Too much...  

Noises, smells, emotions

and physical contact

can all be difficult

for people with an ASD. 

  As a teacher, there are times

 when routines

must be followed exactly...

 adjustments to routines

must be planned carefully

 and shared with

the student with an ASD. 

 Allowances must be made. 

 Sometimes, it’s difficult

to stay calm and positive

when dealing with the daily needs

 of kids with an ASD –

but then you remember

that the student

didn’t ask to have an ASD.

  They will, however,

have to deal with it

their whole life. 

That helps to put things

 into perspective. 

 This month is Autism Month. 

 It’s a great time to learn

about this very common disorder.

Autism Spectrum Australia

(Aspect) webpage

Photos from here,

here and here.