After much thought I have decided to write about autism, why well I have nephew who is autistic, and Sam is also autistic so in order to learn more about the disorder myself I will write about it.
Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder or autism spectrum condition, is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by deficits in reciprocal social communication and the presence of restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person’s brain develops and functions, and an estimated 1 in 40* people are on the autism spectrum. Autism can be diagnosed in people of all ages, all cultural backgrounds and economic status.
n people with ASD, the brain does not grow in the same way it does in most people. ASD presents differently in boys and girls.
ASD is not a mental health problem, or an intellectual disability. But some people with ASD will also have those problems.
I always thought of it as some kind of mental health issue, seems I was wrong.
Children and adults with ASD may be highly intelligent, of normal intelligence, or have an intellectual disability. Along with some challenges, an autistic person will also have a range of strengths.
Doctors used to think that Asperger’s and autism were separate conditions. They now think that they are all part of one condition, called autism spectrum disorder or ASD. People with ASD will all have different experiences.
About 1 in 150 Australians has ASD.
The characteristics of ASD usually start in infancy. But they may not be noticeable until the age of 2 or 3 years. Sometimes ASD is diagnosed much later in life.
Most people with ASD can learn the skills they need to function independently or in a supportive environment.
A late diagnosis of ASD can have consequences. Growing up with ASD without support can have an impact on a person’s mental health, education, development, and social life. They may find themselves at a higher risk of bullying, abuse, and violence.
The earlier your child receives an ASD diagnosis, the earlier they can get support. This will more likely that they will learn communication skills, social skills and life skills.
Jo-AnneRamplings 
Dearest Jo-Anne,
You wrote in the subject: ‘Doisorder’ but you mean disorder of course.
Yes, they more and more learn to understand these disorders and also how to deal with it and guide those affected.
But no doubt in the past we had people like that but they were not being diagnosed or guided. Sad for them!
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh well people will just have to guess what I meant, just a boo boo but I’m not going back to fix it. I think those with autism way back when would have been treated in a horrible way.
Let’s hope NOT! But one never knows…
Having several family members who have been diagnosed with ASD I, like you, did some investigating. Being diagnosed as being “on the spectrum” sort of implies that there is a scale. What I discovered is that it really means there is a huge range of traits. Each person diagnosed with ASD can exhibit any number of these traits. No one person will exhibit the same set. Diagnosing is just the first step. Learning to deal with/manage someone with ASD can be a huge challenge. Getting support is key.
Oh yeah support is so important for both the one with ASD and those who care for someone with ASD, also they will do better if their family is understanding and not all judgemental