What I learnt and found after watching these series about autism!

AUTISM

So I recently completed two series on Netflix.

1.'Atypical' ,  which was about a teenage guy with autism and after watching that series I got quite interested to know more in depth about autism 

2. 'The Good Doctor' , which was about a talented surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, faces skepticism from his staff and patients in the hospital.

Now what is autism? 

It is a disorder which impacts the nervous system and affects a person physically, emotionally and socially, and  Autism is a disorder where a human is born with it and it is not something which could be cured. When you're around a person with autism you have to be empty to make them feel full and do not treat them as if they're something different, like come on they're just a human being with a neurological disorder. Their physical behaviour might be different to you'll but it's due to the condition so nothing is purposely done. People with autism can actually do a lot of things like a teenage could go to school or college physically instead of homeschooling, or an adult could marry their love or can have a bank account this all is legal for them but their parents or guardians may think they might not be capable and this mindset it makes them more dependable, look it's not impossible to make them learn things it's actually we neurotypicals think it's impossible because we never observed them, yes if you observe them they're actually more capable, they may take time but it's all theirs. Autistic people are more likely to get stress and anxiety from things like loud noises, flashing lights, crowds, different odours so their environment should be calm and peaceful. They're good at learning to read and memorise at a very early age and if they like something and when they're obsessed with that they tend to get all possible information about it and may repeat it all day. Autistic people may excel in academic areas such as science, engineering and mathematics because these subjects are quite technical and logical so they do not heavily rely on social interaction. They are logical, detail oriented, punctual, precise and honest. Researchers found that more people with autism spectrum come out as a part of lgbt community because again they're authentic and honest with their feelings rather than neurotypicals. So I hope your view towards people with autism changes and if you meet anyone in future who is autistic.

Some autistic children develop strengths in particular areas, like naming colours, remembering routes to familiar places, or recognising words in the supermarket. But they might not always be able to generalise these strengths. This means they might not be able to go from naming colours to answering questions about the colours in a picture, or from recognising words to reading books.

Autism has many faces, but all children with autism have one thing in common they struggle to communicate with others. Making eye contact, sharing attention with others, and responding to social cues are just a few examples of social skills that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) find difficult. They often do not know how to handle social situations.

Children 

Autistic children might develop skills at different rates from typically developing children. They might also develop skills in a different order from other children.

For example, autistic children might start to use a few single words around 12 months of age and then develop language differently from typically developing children as they get older. Or they might be able to recite the alphabet or count beyond 20 but might not be able to use language to make requests or say hello.

Some autistic children develop strengths in particular areas, like naming colours, remembering routes to familiar places, or recognising words in the supermarket. But they might not always be able to generalise these strengths. This means they might not be able to go from naming colours to answering questions about the colours in a picture, or from recognising words to reading books. 

Interaction, joint attention and autism

Autistic children might interact with people in a different way from typically developing children.

For example, autistic children might not respond to their own names, smile when someone smiles at them, or notice facial expressions. But they often develop their own way of letting their parents know what they want, although they might not use the gestures that typically developing children use. For example, they might lead their parents by the hand rather than pointing to show their carers something interesting.

Teenage 

When you’re a teenager you find your unique identity and figure out your relationship to the world and to others. When you meet someone who doesn’t fit the mold of what’s considered “normal,” you might be tempted to avoid them, gossip with your friends about them or judge them without any valid or real reason. If a person does not seem like 

your other classmates or fit your expectations of “normal” behavior, consider if they might have autism or another disability. There are a growing 

number of people who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, including Asperger’s Syndrome. More than ever before, students with all types of disabilities are attending your school and are in your class. With your acceptance and help, a student with autism can do well at school and fi t 

in with classmates. With some understanding, a little assistance and inclusion in social activities, teens with autism may become great friends.

Many teens with ASD have similar dreams and goals as you and I. There may be only subtle differences in some individuals, while other people diagnosed with ASD might be very different from you. Some classmates may have difficulties with certain activities due to their disability, but may have strengths in other areas. 

Adults 

If you’re an adult with ASD, you might have a hard time reading social cues. This can encompass everything from another person’s facial expressions to their gestures or tone of voice, making it difficult to maintain back-and-forth conversations or tell what another person is feeling. Sarcasm and figures of speech can be especially tricky to detect.

In addition, you might also use a monotone voice or limited facial expressions, which makes it difficult for others to interpret your thoughts and feelings. Eye contact may be another important social cue that you struggle with. Perhaps you’ve been told you look away too often during conversations, or even stare.