What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?
An Autism Spectrum Disorder is a life-long developmental disability affecting social and communication skills. People with the disability can also have accompanying learning difficulties; but, whatever their general level of intelligence, everyone with the condition shares a difficulty in making sense of the world.
Because of the differing degrees of severity and variety of manifestations, the term Autism Spectrum Disorder is often used to describe the whole range.
This term includes Asperges syndrome, which is a form of autism at the higher functioning end of the autism spectrum. People with Asperges syndrome are of average (or higher) intelligence and generally have fewer problems with language, often speaking fluently, though their words can sometimes sound formal and ideas which are abstract, metaphorical or idiomatic may cause confusion and be taken literally. Unlike individuals with ‘classic’ autism, who often appear withdrawn and uninterested in the world around them, many people with Asperges syndrome try hard to be sociable and do not dislike human contact. However, they still find it hard to understand non-verbal signals, including facial expressions.
Resources
If you would like further information about autism or support go to : http://www.autismnz.org.nz/home
General resources for parents, read more here
For learning resources to help kids with special needs, read more here
Help those who have trouble with sensory overload, read more here
