Autism Causes

There are many types of Autism Research out today. There are studies on why children, even when they grow up to be adults, can suffer from this disease that is Autism. Some people speculate that a particular shot, the MMR shot, which is given to children to prevent Measles, Mumps and Rubella, is causing the sharp increase in this disease. Many people are researching how to get an Autistic child to respond to any type of normal stimulant, as well as to participate in conversation. With the proper school and care at home, there has been success where a low functioning Autism child will be able to become a high functioning Autism child as long as you just make sure to try to teach your children how to write or possibly use sign language. Both methods of communication are recommended when you are trying to find a way to be able to talk with your Autistic child.

People with Autism feel many difference senses at once and have no way to divide the different senses. This means that it makes the child or adult have a very hard time trying to figure out how to speak or even notice other people unless talked to directly or by calling their name aloud. Even then, some Autistic children will not respond. Although some children and adults that suffer from Autism are able to communicate not everyone is this fortunate. Make sure to take the proper steps so that you can have conversations with your Autism child and help your Autistic child grow up to be an adult who can function on their own. Often you will need to repeat lessons over and over until your child understands remembers and responds to the lessons that you are giving your child. Many parents are afraid that their child or adult that is suffering from Autism can never get better. This is often not the case so do not lose hope. Make sure to try and communicate with your Autistic child or sibling every single day as this will help them able to understand and be able to respond to what you are saying a lot faster.

With a large amount of children, who are trying to grow up in this nation, Autism has gotten more and more attention. This is because Autism is becoming more and more of an everyday thing to see around this nation. It is estimated that 1 in 643 children that are born have the chance to have Autism. This is a very big number and has a lot of people afraid to even have a child because their child has a chance of growing up mentally ill. This is not something that people who are having a child should be worrying about, but this has brought a lot more attention to the needs of Autism in schools, as well as the needs of the children and people with Autism all across the world.                                     Many people believe that the MMR shot or the Measles, Mumps and Rubella shot actually caused their children’s Autism. While that is currently being researched, there is currently no supporting proof that the MMR shot. The MMR shot is a shot that all children receive so that they are immune to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.  These illnesses can become very serious and no one wants their child to have to go through a bad time in their life by getting one of these diseases. The risk of fatality is also high in young children, which is why these shots are used. There have been many different types of events to bring up the awareness of Autism; there also have been many events that you can go to in order to give to charity for children or adults with Autism. If you pick a good charity, your money would go to research to identify the causes of and cures of Autism.  There are also two different types of Autism: one is Low Functioning Autism where the child/person cannot learn to talk and the other is High Functioning Autism where the person with Autism still has a lot of the normal motor skills, and is able to function more as a person in society and not a person that is plagued with this disease that can strike any one of our babies.

Why is play important?

Play is important when a child has autism. It will teach them to interact better than they already do and they can learn new skills and have a lot of fun in the mean time. Here are some main reasons why play is important to a child with autism:

• For a child, play is a child’s work. It is a good way for them to learn about their world and where they live.
• For a child with autism, play allows a child to learn and practice new skills in every area of their life that they might need.
• If a child with autism plays, it provides the child with a chance to interact with other people in their environment.
• During ‘Down Time,’ play promotes independence.
• Play is a good way for a child to build up confidence and ability.
• Playing with toys can replace non-functional play, if they learn how to play properly with toys that is.

And finally, the most important reason why play is important for a child is because it is fun! How does play differ for a child with a development disorder? Play for a lot of children with a development disorder is important. Most of the play that the child does will differ. Some different ways it can be different are:

• It is ritualistic.
• It can be non-functional.
• It is repetitive.
• There are limited interests.
• It is rigid.
• It is spontaneous.

Selecting Toys? Selecting the right toys for your autistic child is very important. If you get it wrong, you could bring some implications for both you and your autistic child. Here are some important reasons why you need to pick the right toys for your child.

• You can pick toys that relate to your child’s interests.
• You can choose toys that provide the same sensory input but in a more appropriate way if your child engages in non-functional behavior.
• You can choose toys that match your child’s development level.

Teaching Tips: Some good tips to teach your child how to play and live well are as follows.

• If you need to change the rules to make the play for your child simpler in the beginning, then don’t be afraid to do so.
• Teach small steps at a time which will lead to big gains form your child.
• To make the program a success, provide prompts/help as it is needed to ensure that your child continues in their quest to be a successful and motivated child.
• Finally, know when to end a play session. Don’t be afraid to do it and risk upsetting the child, or to stop it when they are enjoying it.