Autism Awareness Month
- YES Program
- Apr 6, 2020
- 1 min read
Did you know that April is Autism awareness month? Take some time to learn about Autism.
What is Autism?
Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum condition” that affects people differently and to varying degrees.
While there is currently no known single cause of autism, early diagnosis helps a person receive the support and services that they need, which can lead to a quality life filled with opportunity.
What to know about Autism:
Not everyone with autism is the same: Everyone with autism falls differently on the spectrum. Do not assume that since you know someone with autism you know everything about autism.
When making friends with someone who has autism understand they may have trouble...
expressing feelings. They may seem cold and distant.
understanding the feelings of others. They may ignore or misunderstand how other people might feel or behave in a situation.
reading social cues. They might not understand body language or facial expression; they stand too close; they ignore signs of boredom or frustration.
handling sensory information. Loud noises, bright lights, or crowds may bother them.
handling a new routine. It might be hard for them to sit in a different seat or having a substitute teacher.
If you need more information consider these websites:
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