Developmental disorder that occurs usually in the first three years of life. It is caused by a variety of factors that affect the brain's development, structure and functioning.
Sensory perception, speech, opinion, understanding of social situations is problematic and is therefore called into question and therefore results in a very different way through behaviour and relationship with the outside world.
Autism isn't really that rare. It is known that if the whole spectrum of autistic disorders is implied, the disorder can affect nearly 6 out of 1,000 people. Autism can happen to any family, regardless of racial, national and ethnicity, social and economic status, and is quadruple more common in boys than in girls. Early diagnosis, treatment and inclusion in the educational process are key for children with autism. This can help them develop their social and communication skills, become more independent and lead a more fulfilling and productive life.
No cure for autism has been found. Children with autism grow up to be people with autism. People with autism need support throughout their lives to achieve and enable their potential.
Many experts believe this complex problem is not caused by a single cause. There are serious indications that autism occurs as a result of various factors affecting brain development, its structure and functioning.
What is autism?
-autism is not a mental illness;
-children with autism are not rude children with behavioral problems;
-autism is not caused by "cold" parents who pay insufficient attention to their children;
-autism does not occur due to emotional deprivation and stress.
It's true:
-that people with autism are emotional;
-that people with autism want communication;
-that people with autism can be educated;
-that people with autism can work.
It has been scientifically proven that early identification and targeted early intervention can significantly improve the life outcome of people with autism. There are more and more examples from the world about people with autism who finish schools, colleges and qualify for a variety of professions, but in order to make it a rule we need the support of society.
There are many programs to help and work with people with autism but none are equally good and sufficient for everyone. Therefore, everyone directly interested in creating individual programs must participate: people with autism as much as possible, parents, family members, therapists and engaged experts.
The boy and the model ship
An 11-year-old boy, Carl Birgison, who has autism, built the largest Titanic out of Legos. The venture took him over 700 hours over 11 months and 56,000 dice. His ship is anchored at the Titanic Museum in Tennessee.
It is a difficult topic and as much attention as possible should be paid to children with autism. In several generations of my students, I had children with autism. What was common to all of them was that everyone liked to hug me often.