Autism Spectrum Disorder - Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that affects how children communicate, interact with others, and perceive the world around them. It is called a "spectrum" because it encompasses a wide range of abilities, challenges, and characteristics, meaning that each person with ASD is unique. #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance
This video is a candid conversation with a mother whose son was diagnosed with ASD; what was her response, work in managing it all.
Key features of ASD include:
Social Communication Challenges:
Difficulty understanding social cues like body language, facial expressions, or tone of voice.
Struggles with initiating or maintaining conversations.
A preference for solitary activities or trouble forming close relationships.
Repetitive Behaviors and Routines:
Repetitive movements (like hand-flapping or rocking).
Strong adherence to routines, with distress when routines are disrupted.
Intense interests in specific topics or activities, sometimes to the exclusion of other activities.
Sensory Sensitivities:
Over- or under-sensitivity to sensory input (e.g., sounds, lights, textures, or smells).
Sometimes avoiding or seeking out sensory experiences (e.g., covering ears or seeking strong tactile stimulation).
Variability in Abilities:
Some individuals with ASD have intellectual disabilities, while others may have average or above-average intelligence.
Language abilities vary; some may be nonverbal, while others have highly developed vocabularies.
ASD can be diagnosed as early as childhood, but some people are diagnosed later in life. There is no "cure" for autism, but early interventions (such as speech therapy, behavioral therapy, and occupational therapy) can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Autism is generally understood as a neurodevelopmental difference, not a disease, and many advocates stress the importance of neurodiversity, which values all neurological differences as part of human diversity.
Disclaimer :
Please do not use this video content and conversation to facilitate in your scenario. Please note, this video is just for information purpose and not to be considered as the process to help you or your family members in coping with ASD. You must visit medical practitioners and seek advice and not to rely upon the content show here as this video hasn't captured full detail about ASD. This is not to educate you on ASD as well, because all about it cannot be captured in a small overall video format.