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submitted: Jul 30th 2008 | by: JackArmstrong | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 478 | |

The autistic comes upon those with a wide range of reactions to their ways of communicating. The reactions range from caring support all the way to even unpleasant remarks. Sadly, even individuals who encourage autistic family members, co-workers, and friends may not understand autism on a level that they need to. It often leads to hard situations to negotiate. Those with autism often encounter hatred, embarrassing situations, and other unnecessary societal pressures that should not take place. By becoming educated about autism, you can benefit others in your community coping with the effects of affliction.

Just like normal people, autistic people are often very different. Diagnosing autism is very multifaceted. Everyone reacts differently to autism, and it really doesn't have a highly rigid set of rules in diagnosing the disorder. Most of the time, those diagnosed with autism are rated on a functional scale. The more highly functional people are able to hold down jobs and take care themselves for the most part, while the neediest ones, which are low functioning, sometimes require 24-7 care. Some of the symptoms of autism include behavioral problems, uncontrolled movements, communication problems, and problems expressing emotion. Some show all symptoms, while other show few, and still others may have most under control to the point where you cannot tell they have autism at all.

Because every person is different, no one thing can be said about autism and be true overall. The one thing that is a re-occurring theme in autistic people is that they can't express their emotions like they would like to. They do have emotions. They just cannot express their feelings like they would like to. It also does not mean strong relationship bonds are not possible. On the contrary, many autistic people are happily married and in love. Forming relationships is difficult for most, but can be accomplished with the right person that is very patient.

Many people suppose that being autistic coincides with being a genius in some aspect. Some autistic people are amazing savants like Dustin Hoffman's character in the movie Rain Man, but more often than not this is not true. However, it is important to note that autism is not a form of mental retardation. Some autistic people are mentally retarded as well, but most are not and should not be treated as such.

In the end, the most important message to take away from your studies on autism is one of not being intolerant. Patience goes a long way when dealing with people with autism. Just be sure to educate yourself about the disorder, and your encounters with them will go much more effectively. Learn what you can and spread the knowledge to those you know to help create a more tolerant setting for autistic individuals in your community.

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