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Misconceptions of Autism

This article summarises some of the misconceptions individuals have heard and experienced first hand by self-advocates, caregivers and practitioners. Autism is a spectrum, classified as a neurological deficit by the DSM-5 represented in 3 levels. These levels allow practitioners to determine the level of support needed. Since it is a spectrum, no two individuals on the spectrum are the same.

5 Gift Ideas for Children on the Spectrum

Buying presents for children can be daunting with so many options to choose from at toy stores. Children on the autism spectrum are more likely to have limited or fixed interest. So, it is understandable when those who are not caregivers or immediate family members are at a loss on what to buy for a child on the spectrum as gift. Here are some ideas to help you along the process.

Autistic Masking

Masking involves intentionally learning neurotypical behaviors and mimicking them in social situations. Girls tend to mask early on as they want to be like their peers, they want to have friends. This, however, is part of the reason girls slip under the radar and aren’t often diagnosed until their late teens or as an adult.

My Story: Beginning My Journey With a Special Needs Child

At his first birthday party, my son cried endlessly when everyone sang ‘Happy Birthday’. Going out was always a nightmare; he would cry endlessly until we got to the car. At 18-months, he was still babbling, not forming words. I waited for him to point eagerly at objects or people. I’m still waiting. Eating was a problem too, until my mother discovered a trick to feeding him.

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