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    Autism and friendships why it’s important 

    Making and keeping friends can be difficult for a child on the autism spectrum, but autism and friendship don’t have to be an impossible pairing.

    Meaning friendship of all kinds are important for children with autism, as are learning tools that can help these relationships grow and develop. The benefits of socialization include helping children relate to their peers and self-confidence. Making friends is also a way to practice social skills and put them to use.

    why friendships are key for children on the autism spectrum, here are some tips that other parents and caregivers can use to help.

    For children with autism, establishing friendship skills is a therapeutic lesson as much as a life lesson. 

    all children want to feel accepted by their peers. By making friendship-

    what can make it so hard for children on the spectrum to make friends in the first place. They might not know how to start or continue conversations, and they often have difficulty picking up on social cues. Likewise, they may not feel comfortable taking part in activities or adjusting to social situations.

    HOW TO HELP A FRIEND WITH AUTISM

    After all, how do autism people make friends? The same way we all do! They just need some extra support and guidance.

    Children with autism aren’t all that different from other children,
    Kids in general usually require adults to do some of the heavy lifting with friendships, including setting up playdates With others 

    Autism and Friendship.

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    So I just finish another class on reading the different between boys and girls with autism 

    Signs of Autism Were Made for Boys

    The signs of autism that we are told to watch for at early ages were primarily made for boys.

    That’s not to say that autism  girls can’t or don’t act similarly to autism boys, but that sometimes they show their autism in different ways. there is  social struggles for autism children, but that particular side to autism may be more severe in boys than girls.

    See, girls typically are much more social than boys, so a boy may be seen easily as autistic while a girl is labeled “shy” because her social struggles are less severe.

    Autism  girls tend to have obsessions just like boys, but they’re seen as more socially appropriate, so they can be difficult to diagnose.

    Their behavior isn’t any less autistic than boys, it’s simply not the stereotypical autistic traits because those traits were written for boys.

    With Severe Autism, Girls Tend to Struggle More than Boys

    So on the opposite side of the spectrum, when girls are more severely autism, they tend to be more severe than boys.

    They are more likely to be nonverbal and act out compared to boys, which is interesting because most of the time society sees girls as quicker to develop and more mild-mannered.

    It seems as though autism girls fall harder to one end of the spectrum while boys tend to be all over the map.

    Again, this makes me wonder how much of this is because the spectrum was designed around autistic boys.

    Life with my Autism boy

    Here’s the thing, family… I don’t have an autistic daughter, at least, but I have autism ADHD boy

    So I can give facts and thoughts and opinions, but I can really share what it’s like living life with an autism boy.

    I decided to share a few that you may want to check out if you have an autistic child  and want more real-life experience from mama’s!

    Is Girls on the spectrum really that much different from boys? In my personal experience, yes. My son  is one of the severe end/classic autism boy .he’s very-verbal and will likely be dependent on me and his dad and sister for a lots of help o let me fix that (some help). It hasn’t always been easy in our house hold, but I remind myself that i can do it with the help of my husband 

    “When it was first brought up to us with Brad diagnosis. that there is going to be some challenging and  possibility behavior  that my son  will have, I refused to listen. Every single day I pray that there will be healing he is very social. Even after his  evaluation came back as autism Spectrum ADHD anxiety I am still struggling to believe it. How social he is not only he have bad anxiety really bad the crying is a lot. Every single day I am hoping for a change  

    Share your story with me I will post on my website don’t forget to share and catch us on Instagram livebeyondautism dancing with Brad 

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    As I go through my journey as and autism mom I here a lot of things over the years about autism. Some hopeful. But there were also a lot of things me and my husband  weren't told. Things that no one would be able to predict. Like... our son be able to read? Are stop taking medication ? 


    My advice would be this is not easy it’s hard to relax knowing that you need the best for your child. Brad  needs time. I need time more  patience. We are the one teaching him  at home . And he needs someone to help him since there’s no help.


    I have no idea what the future holds. But i do know that brad  need help in many area reading, and writing. 

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    The most common tics that you see in kids with autism include facial movements, throat clearing, and eye blinking. However, these tics are often contrasted with other movements related to autism, such as stimming or behaviors.

    What Are the Different Types of Tic Disorders?

    Tourette Syndrome

    Affecting approximately 1 percent of the population, Tourette syndrome causes both verbal and motor tics. These tics must be present for at least one year and can occur frequently throughout a day, or more sporadically. These tics develop before the age of 18, resulting in two or more motor tics (i.e. blinking, shrugging, etc.), as well as at least one vocal tic 

    Chronic motor tic disorder

    Affecting as many as 1 in 50 people, this disorder is defined by verbal or motor tics that occur for at least one year. This means that an individual will display one or more motor or vocal tics, 

    Transient motor tic disorder

    Verbal or motor tics come and go, lasting for less than one year. Although this disorder affects up to 10 % of children during their early school years,

    What Kind of Tics Are Most Common in Children with Autism?

    it was believed that tics in autism spectrum disorders was a result of neuroleptic medication. However, an increasing number of clinical reports and studies have now established that tics, such as those associated with TS, are common in individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
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    Please let me know if you have someone with tic and how do you deal with it 


     

    Hello families on the spectrum. We are all in this journey together, and you probably agree with me, that it is about the journey, not the destination! So, let us try to learn how to enjoy the rid . 

    My name is Stacey ann  and I am a proud mama  wonderful young boy with autism. His name is Brad. I am also happened to be in the health care. Me in the health care has taught  me a lot. So what should you do 

    What should you do if you suspect autism?

    For a children, the first sign that you notice something wrong, you should first speak with your child’s pediatrician about your concerns. The pediatrician will recommend a qualified professional who specializes in diagnosing autism.

    • Developmental Pediatrician
    • Pediatric Neurologist
    • Child Psychologist
    • Child Psychiatrist



    Symptoms of autism are:

    • social communication challenges and

    • restricted, repetitive behaviors.

    Symptoms of autism may:

    • begin in early childhood (though they may go unrecognized)
    • persist and
    • interfere with daily living.

    in the two categories above. They also a part of the autism symptom severity. Autism’s.  how much support a person needs for daily function.

    Social communication challenges

    Children and adults with autism have difficulty with verbal and non-verbal communication. For example, they may not understand or appropriately use:

    • Spoken language (around a third of people with autism are nonverbal)
    • Gestures
    • Eye contact
    • Facial expressions
    • Tone of voice
    • Expressions not meant to be taken literally

    Additional social challenges can include difficulty with:

    • Recognizing emotions and intentions in others
    • Recognizing one’s own emotions
    • Expressing emotions
    • Seeking emotional comfort from others
    • Feeling overwhelmed in social situations
    • Taking turns in conversation
    • Gauging personal space (appropriate distance between people)

    Restricted and repetitive behaviors

    Restricted and repetitive behaviors vary greatly across the autism spectrum. They can include:

    • Repetitive body movements (e.g. rocking, flapping, spinning, running back and forth) 
    • Repetitive motions with objects (e.g. spinning wheels, shaking sticks, flipping levers)
    • Staring at lights or spinning objects
    • Ritualistic behaviors (e.g. lining up objects, repeatedly touching objects in a set order)
    • Narrow or extreme interests in specific topics
    • Need for unvarying routine/resistance to change (e.g. same daily schedule, meal menu, clothes, route to school) 

     



    One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to learn the early signs of autism and become familiar with the typical developmental milestones that your child should be reaching.

    What are the signs of autism?

    The autism diagnosis age and intensity of autism’s early signs vary widely. Some infants show hints in their first months. In others, behaviors become obvious as late as age 2 or 3.

    Not all children with autism show all the signs. Many children who don’t have autism show a few.

    The following may indicate your child is at risk for an autism spectrum disorder. If your child exhibits any of the following, ask your pediatrician or family doctor for an evaluation right away:

    By 6 months

    • Few or no big smiles or other warm, joyful and engaging expressions
    • Limited or no eye contact

    By 9 months

    • Little or no back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions

    By 12 months

    • Little or no babbling
    • Little or no back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving
    • Little or no response to name

    By 16 months

    • Very few or no words

    By 24 months

    • Very few or no meaningful, two-word phrases (not including imitating or repeating)

    At any age

    • Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling or social skills
    • Avoidance of eye contact
    • Persistent preference for solitude
    • Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings
    • Delayed language development
    • Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
    • Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings
    • Restricted interests
    • Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.)
    • Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors

    If you have concerns, get your child screened and contact your healthcare provider

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    Since my son has dignoses with autism. I have a wide eyes open to this dignoses. It's so much to learn and understand. So what i have learn i  dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. I try to  support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism. my son is has autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. 

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