A.S.S.G.
of Lebanon County, Pa
Autistic Spectrum Support Group
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What is Autism ?
"Having Autism is like living in a foreign country where you don't know the language or like trying to learn the rules of a very difficult game"
Autism is a social & neurobiological disorder. It affects at least 1 in every 500 people .It is more common than Down Syndrome.In Pa alone it has risen 855% in the past 10 years.There are structural differences in the brain as well as metabolic & chemical differences .It is poorly understood due to it's complexity & neglect in research (and funding). Autistics don't express their emotions the same way as a typical person does.Fear,stress and frustration are the most often displayed, yet they also show concern and genuine affection.They often require direction on displaying their emotions in a socially appropriate way.Many people with Autism have special abilities , because they have the ability to focus on their area of interest with a determined singlemindedness.People with Autism may have a different way of seeing, hearing or feeling things.Some may have trouble communicating, some can't speak at all , others may point or make gestures . |