Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people communicate and interact with the world. Every autistic person is unique, but many autistic people experience challenges with sensory issues, rigid routines, social skills, and flexible thinking. Autism can also be misunderstood by the public and misrepresented in media.

As with any condition, especially with one as misunderstood as autism, professionals have been attempting to find a cause for autism. Of course, one might, without the aid of too many medicalized resources, conclude that the aphasia and social withdrawal associated with autism are simply a byproduct of capitalism’s inability to account for any existence that does not produce value in terms of money.

But even more are eager to medicalize the condition and extract value from it anyway, usually by exploiting people on the spectrum and their families, who are usually entirely baffled by the condition. Now, this doesn’t entail that there is no cause for autism. Indeed, some medicalized approaches with political agendas do espouse the theory that life-saving vaccines cause autism and take these cases to court. Others allege that over-the-counter pain killers like Tylenol have a hand in causing autism and can initiate an Acetaminophen Autism ADHD lawsuit.

Regardless of how corporations attempt to capitalize on the disabled without actually helping them in any way or form, it is a good idea to learn what autism is. Not only in case one knows someone with autism, but simply to understand the different kinds of people we inhabit the earth with, such that we may be able to help one another, rather than alienate each other. 

Autism Can Present Itself in Many Different Ways

Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means that it can affect people in different ways. The severity of the disorder can also vary. People with autism may experience challenges in social interaction, communication, and imagination. They may also have repetitive behaviors or sensory issues that make day-to-day activities difficult.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that appears during infancy or childhood and usually lasts throughout life. It affects how people see the world and interact with others around them. Some people with ASD have average or above-average intelligence; others do not get along well with others and might become aggressive when teased or frustrated by problems they cannot solve on their own — such as doing household chores like cooking dinner.

Some Autistic People Are Sensitive to Stimuli

Some autistic people may be extremely sensitive to light, noise, or touch. They may need to wear sunglasses or earplugs to cope with the outside world. In extreme cases, they may need to wear a hat or hood that keeps out all light and sound. In other cases, they may need gloves or mittens to protect their hands from being touched by others – even if that person is familiar with them as a parent or sibling.

Autistic People May Be Verbal or Non-verbal

It has been estimated that approximately 1 in 10 people with autism are non-verbal, but this is likely to be an overestimate. Some autistic people may need help with basic life skills, such as washing themselves or getting dressed on their own, while others may struggle to cope with change and require support with self-care.

Some autistic people require support with social skills, such as how to communicate their needs effectively and understand the emotions of others. Others may have intense interests and find it hard to switch attention away from them when there are other demands on them, for example, other people talking at the same time.

Autistic People May Require Support

Some autistic people require support with basic life skills and self-care. This can include getting dressed, cooking meals, paying bills, doing laundry and chores around the house, going to the doctor or dentist, and generally coordinating all aspects of their lives.

Autism is a spectrum disorder that impacts how a person communicates with others as well as how they behave in public. Autistic people may have difficulty expressing themselves verbally; instead, they use gestures to communicate their feelings or needs. Some can articulate what they want very clearly, while others have difficulty communicating at all.

The ability of an autistic child (or adult) to communicate verbally varies greatly depending on where they fall along the autism spectrum – from being severely unable to talk at all to have some words but limited ability when speaking aloud, being able to speak but not always understand what other people say, understanding things said by others but lacking confidence using words themselves due to social difficulties accepting change, right through until very severe levels were verbal/written communication isn’t possible at all because it causes too much anxiety for them. Yet there may still be other ways for them to express themselves, such as drawing pictures or writing letters which aren’t necessarily intended for anyone else apart from themselves!

Autistic People May Need Help With Social Skills

Autistic people may need help with social skills. This is called “social skills training.” Social skills groups are a good way to meet other autistic people and practice social skills together. Social skills classes are another option for learning some basic social interactions in a group setting.

Many apps claim to teach you how to be more socially aware, such as “My Social Story,” “Autism Friendly,” and “Autism & Anxiety.” These apps have different features and may or may not work well for your child or student. You should try each one out before deciding which app is best for them! There are also books available on Amazon like Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide For Parents And Professionals That Are Interested In The Development Of Children With High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Some Autistic People May Struggle to Cope With Change

Autistic people may need routine and struggle to cope with change. For example, some autistic children cannot tolerate having their daily routines changed or disrupted, even if it’s something as simple as the time of day that they eat breakfast. Other autistic people can cope with change better than others. 

If you think that your child is struggling with coping with change, try developing strategies together so you can help them adjust more easily. You should also talk to your doctor about how best to support your child through periods of transition, so they don’t develop anxiety or depression when faced with difficult situations such as moving house, starting school, etc.

Some Autistic People Often Have Intense Interests

It is common for some autistic people to have an intense interest in a particular subject, object, or activity. For example, a child may be obsessed with trucks and be able to tell you the name of every truck ever made. Autistic people often become experts in their interests. 

They may be able to teach others about what they know, and this can help them develop social skills and make friendships. In some cases, an autistic person may have an obsession rather than just an interest. Obsessions are generally unwanted thoughts or impulses that cause distress, but they do not usually involve knowledge of a particular topic, whereas interests tend to be things you enjoy learning about and talking about with others.

Autism Is Very Diverse

It is important to know some of the basics of autism so that you can better understand your son or daughter. Autism is a developmental disorder affecting 1 in 68 children and 1 in 45 boys. It is a spectrum with many different areas of impairment and strengths. There are many different subtypes of autism, with ASD-NOS (“Autistic Spectrum Disorder Not Otherwise Specified”) being the most common label for those who don’t fit cleanly into one type or another. 

The causes are not yet known; however, it seems likely that there is more than one cause involved. Autism does not appear to be caused by vaccines or parenting style; there is no evidence for either theory at this time (in fact, there’s plenty against both!) It does appear that certain environmental factors may contribute—such as high levels of air pollution during pregnancy—and research into this possibility continues.