People with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, exhibit a common trait. They have difficulty in social interaction, specifically with communication, due to their behavior. Children with ASD are guided by parents, therapists, and teachers in learning life skills. However, social skills are a different matter altogether. And this gets more serious as the child grows to be an adult.
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Adults with ASD may show affection or even the desire to communicate with people around them, but in an unconventional manner. Sometimes, when they try to reach out and their efforts are not reciprocated, they could get frustrated and subsequently have a meltdown. This may be a normal occurrence in his household, where the people around them know how to deal with such an incident, but out in the world, the situation is an entirely different matter.
In building an autism-friendly society, the first step as with all undertakings of this nature, is education. From advertisements to free workshops and seminars, community members have to work together to teach people about ASD and how people with the disorder should be approached.
Identification cards are also a big help. Many children with ASD have ID cards on their person, whether pinned to their clothing or attached to their necklace, saying that they’re a person with disability (PWD).
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Local governments should work hand-in-hand with non-profit organizations in creating facilities in which people with ASD can be taken care of during their free time or when their guardians are at work. These and many more programs are steps in creating a society that helps those with ASD lead normal lives as possible.
Curtis Cripe, Ph.D., founded the Crossroads Institute to help individuals suffering from brain-based dysfunctions. Learn more about Dr. Cripe and his work by subscribing to this Twitter page.
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