Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Interduction to Autism and other special needs.

 








Autism was discovered by an American Psychiatric named Leo Kanner back in 1943. Years later a form of Autism was discovered called Autism Spectrum, then Asperger syndrome.  Impact | Volume 19, Number 3 | Autism Spectrum Disorders: Definitions and Implications | Institute on Community Integration Publications (umn.edu) In this study I am trying to look at what the difference and the same with Autism Spectrum.

In many ways, Autism Spectrum and Asperous Syndrome are pretty much the same in a lot of ways. An asperous syndrome is now considered as a very old name because the difference between the two are so small if at all, which is very confusing but understandable. Autism is considered to be a Spectrum under an umbrella. https://www.healthline.com/health/asperger-syndrome https://www.healthline.com/health/autism

To try and understand, we need to go through the levels of Autism, which replace the no longer Asperous syndrome form of Autism, which is now the Autism Spectrum level. How the person acts, reacts, and expresses ones ‘self.

1.1            Their strengths and weaknesses. Understanding the Three Levels of Autism (verywellhealth.com)  Strengths and abilities in autism - Altogether Autism Conditions that affect people with Autism, which in some cases may bring out strengths as well as weaknesses. Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Problems sleeping (insomnia), mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, ocdhttps://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/overview/, learning disability, https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=ea64f68d57c9b853JmltdHM9MTY4MzU5MDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0zZmE1M2QxMS0zYzdhLTYyNzEtMTE4OC0zMGIzMzg3YTYxYmQmaW5zaWQ9NTI2NQ&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=3fa53d11-3c7a-6271-1188-30b3387a61bd&psq=Epilepsy&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9lcGlsZXBzeXNvY2lldHkub3JnLnVrL2Fib3V0LWVwaWxlcHN5L3doYXQtZXBpbGVwc3k&ntb=1

 , and more. Other conditions that affect autistic people - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Dyslexia for eg, before going on, even so people with the same conditions, etc, may not face the same strengths and weaknesses.

Most people with Dyslexia can be good thinkers, and have good ideas to put in place of things, that they may suggest whether people consider them or not. Most people are mostly good at verbal, creative things, IT, etc, even those who are, are likely to be in different ways such as drawing, painting, taking pictures, IT, some in maths, some may be in sport but not necessarily in the same sport, English or both, etc.

Weakness could be planning their work in school, colleges, work, etc such as an essay, or a job at the same time as everyone else, where they may need support.

They may face poor concentration where with some things they may struggle to focus on a lot at once, Multi–tasking, poor Stamina, coordination, self-esteem, etc but they could complete as well as everyone with the right support in place.

 Dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD and other learning needs/neurodiversities ...

 

 

 

 

  • Both forms one way or the other struggle with taking information, comprehension,      etc. differences in processing sensory experiences, like touch or sound, from those who are considered “neurotypical Asperger's vs. Autism: What's the Difference? (healthline.com) Both Asperous may have strengths in learning styles and problem-solving but struggle with physical tasks.
  • Both forms may have their own special topics that they may interested in or good at.
  • Behaviors in some could be
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First of all, why I am writing this document? I am writing this because every April is Autism awareness, every May is Mental health month, and disability month is June next month but to me, there should be awareness of disabilities, mental health, Autism, and more. Reason for this everyday someone somewhere is likely to discover something new whether it is them, someone else, etc who is facing ever. To start with in some things a name is not discovered right aware. It is really unknown to most names of things why they are named what they are.

What is the difference between Autism, disability, and mental health? Autism is more a devolvement condition, never a disability or not mental illness. However,’ Autism can be misunderstood as a mental illness as many people, such as myself face very high Anxiety levels, even in some if not most face other mental illnesses with or without Anxiety on the whole Anxiety can link a lot with Autism. Another condition that is similar to the mental illness Anxiety that can link to Autism is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD.

Autism, Anxiety, Epilepsy, depression, ADHD Part 2

 More than half of people on the  Autism Spectrum have four or more conditions. What they are can vary from person to person. Everyone who is on the Autism Spectrum faces Anxiety and Depression in one way or another, which isn't only in people with Autism but other problems too, and maybe those who face mental health who just face Anxiety and Depression or and Mental - ill health. That will be honest to say I have no knowledge about it, but you may get knowledge on other sites as my field is disability, and mental health all problems together awareness. 

The common problems people on the Autism Spectrum face. Before going on some people may get some, two which for all people on the Spectrum, Anxiety, and Depression.  As for the others is likely to be some, all, etc. There may or may not be many more not listed. 

Anxiety https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/

Depression https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/about-depression/

Epilepsy https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/

Dyspraxia https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-coordination-disorder-dyspraxia-in-adults/

Dyslexia HTTPs://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/

https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/decoding-overlap-autism-adhd/

https://www.spectrumnews.org/wiki/fragile-x-syndrome/

https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/wide-awake-why-children-with-autism-struggle-with-sleep/

https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/autism-shares-brain-signature-schizophrenia-bipolar-disorder/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conditions_comorbid_to_autism_spectrum_disorders

I have just found a site not only you will be learning from but me as well, in fact, you may or may not know more than me about this. In fact, this was unexcepted but could come useless for those who may or even may not have come across it.

You may wonder what this is Flat affect? 

It's very understandable you may wonder what I am on about, it is such an odd name but as crazy as it sounds it is a condition. Even I was puzzled when I first saw the site. It is a condition that people may struggle to express their emotions. 

They are not able to express whether they are happy, sad, etc and they show no facial expression.

 They have no reaction to verbal communication. 

Signs

No or low emotional expressions on their face.

No or low emotional reaction to verbal or nonverbal ways.

· Appearance of apathy

  • a monotone speaking voice
  • avoidance of eye contact with others
  • little to no change in facial expressions

More information is on this site https://www.healthline.com/health/flat-affect#associated-conditions

Asperous syndrome, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Anxiety and Depression

( ADHD) is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects construction getting distracted or and disbursed easily, acting without thinking which may be saying, not saying and not doing, doing things without thinking about it, without knowing they are right or wrong. 

Finding it hard to sit still, getting anxious, etc. When most people think of ( ADHD) they think they are always on the go, which is right but not always the case, this may vary some may calm down and others may go the complete opposite, which both admit is a huge concern because they never are what should be in-between, meaning too much angry or no angry at all.

 For me, I went from one to the other, had too much energy as a child and none now but in careers, such as education and work I always need some support. This can be because I lack concentration, and have Dyspraxia and Dyslexia as well, which are all part of Asperous Syndrome Disorder ( ASD). https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/

Dyslexia is a reading, writing, and spelling problem the person can read, write, and spell but they have problems along the way. Like getting letters, words, etc the wrong way round. On forms, they may have the right information but for them in the wrong places. When it comes to words, letters, sentences, etc in exams and it can lose them as many mark example as much as said someone who cannot read, write, or spell at all, even though we all know they cannot be supported in exams other than say someone reading the questions out. However, in some cases, clearer layouts may help some people, like an easy read, different colors of writing, paper, etc to their choice what makes it easy for them. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/

Dyspraxia is when a person struggles with movement, which I have already written many posts on this blog, it can affect energy, actives, etc.  

·                     clumsy movements and problems with organization and following instructions (dyspraxia)

Extra support at school, college, and universities can often help.

2        Problems sleeping (insomnia)

Symptoms of insomnia include:

·                     finding it hard to go to sleep

·                     waking up several times during the night

·                     waking up early and not being able to go back to sleep

Changing your bedtime routine can often help.

Find out more about sleep problems from the National Autistic Society.

3        Mental health problems

Many autistic people have problems like:

·                     feeling very worried a lot of the time (anxiety)

·                     feeling unhappy, irritable, or hopeless (depression)

·                     feeling a need to keep doing certain actions (obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD)

These conditions can often be treated with talking therapies or medicines.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/learning-disabilities/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/joint-hypermobility-syndrome/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/other-conditions/

 

 

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