Today, April 2, the Autism Awareness Day, and in Europe, different organizations have promoted a coordinated campaign to make the disorder known to society. It is also intended to disseminate the reality of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The action is called “Let's break down barriers together for autism; let's make an accessible society ", and below you can see an allusive video, edited by the Orange Foundation in France.
What are TEAs? When we name them, we mean 'a group of developmental disabilities that can cause social, communication and behavioral problems' (source CDC). Variations are observed in the thinking, problem solving and learning skills of these people: some have more difficulties, and others very high levels of ability; The same goes for the help they need on a day-to-day basis. Autistic, pervasive developmental and developmental disorders are included in this group of Asperger syndrome.
Autistic disorder, or autism is a permanent neurological condition that manifests itself in the first years of life, and that according to Autism Confederation Spain They present men more frequently than women (4: 1), although 'there are no differences in their appearance by culture or social class'. The inexistence of censuses or population studies makes it difficult to know the exact number of cases; that is why the European figures are used, which show a prevalence of 1 case of ASD per 100 births, while in the United States there is 1 for every 88.
It is necessary to break down barriers.
Among the child population, autism is the predominant psychological disorder, and although it is not possible to identify a single cause, it is known that its origin is implied the genetic load. The relationship between some environmental factors and genes could also favor the development of ASDs. More research is needed.
From ignorance comes misunderstanding, and this can lead to social discrimination that will negatively affect the affected people and their families. Girls and boys with autism have communication difficulties, and also have atypical ways of learning. They need to be provided with routine activities and at the same time show high interests in some subjects.
What if your child had a hard time coping with his day to day?
What if you couldn't successfully perform activities that are ordinary to others? On the Facebook page “My boy blue ', the author (mother of a small boy with autism), published 3 months ago an awareness post. He explains that for his son, 'the most common things become difficult', that completely normal activities, not only pose an unattainable challenge, but also become unbearable for the child.
As he explains in an emotional text: girls and boys with special needs are fighters, superheroes, and they are very brave. They are capable of amazing feats, and they deserve the respect and acceptance of all of society. In fact, they deserve an inclusive and facilitating environment in which to integrate comfortably, because really we are all different.
The United Nations General Assembly declared it to be April 2, Autism Awareness Day, in order to highlight the 'need to contribute to an improvement in the quality of life of people with autism'. Only in this way will they be able to enjoy a full and rewarding life.
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