The Problem Of Autism And Social Communication And Communication

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Autism is a problem that people with the disability have with communicating. It can affect many contrasting types of people in divergent ways and there is not yet a complete cure for it. People need to know about this disability and what people can do with people who have it. Autism is a disability that affects the brain to alter and impede social interactions and communications. Instead of just one precise type, there is a whole spectrum that encompasses autism. There are three primary types of autism, low functioning, functioning, and high functioning. Autism is a developmental disorder which affects many small aspects of the person's life and can sometimes affect major parts. Autism affects 1 in 68 children and for …show more content…

The average age of being diagnosed with autism is 4 years old. 4 of every 5 people with autism is male. More than half of educated kids were 5 years or older when diagnosed, less than 20% was diagnosed by 2 years of age. Multiple ages are affected. Autism affects boys much more than it affects girls. Statistics show that boys are affected 5 times more than girls. According to data, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism. To be more specific, 1 in 42 boys is affected and 1 in 189 girls is affected. There is a higher chance of boys getting autism than girls. People with Autism have scenes that are exaggerated more than ours so common thing like cars, lights and a phone ringing are scary them. Some normal noises, lights, tastes, smells, textures may be unpleasant or unbearable to them. But at the same time their senses may be “under-sensitive“ so the might be completely calm during a fire alarm and not no that it means danger. Some Autistic children may be average IQ Or even gifted but not know how to socially communicated their knowledge to others.Others can very gifted but have trouble focusing long enough to complete a task. But on the other end of the autistic spectrum they may not be able solve problems and struggle to keep their emotions in …show more content…

Like, Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI), they provide special housing for children that aren't as comfortable being at a four year college. The houses include enough space for four people, with 2-bedroom suites and they each have their own bathroom. They have many studies that people can master in and study. This college would be a good college for students who can't decide on what to major in with Technology. In Bellevue College Autism Spectrum Navigators (ASN), they have a well designed program for children with autism that lets them have the experience and responsibility of living in a real dorm, but they also can meet up with their parents every quarter to talk about grades and progress. The program is administered by the Disability Resource Center. The services and programs are free of charge but you have to pay every academic period. There are many colleges that can administer changes to accommodate for people with ASD. Autism affects every 1 in 68 children in the U.S. Although some people aren’t aware of this fact this is because Autism is not shown publically as much as other disability. Take cancer for example everyone knows about the National cancer society to some extent,but autism not so much. Just as some people may not know that April 2nd is national autism day. The best thing people do is educating yourself on the disability and showing love and public awareness for

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