Privileged Sort Of Disabilities
By: Lujain Fakeeh
Introduction:
How would you feel if the doctor informs you that you got diagnosed with an illness that’ll cling to you to death? Would you feel astonished? Terrified? Or bewildered? I’ll let this to your vast imagination. Probably, you’ll start thinking how to adapt to it. And what if I tell you that thousands of people on this earth are living normally while carrying their fatal illnesses with them?! Likewise, aids, autism, cancer, etc…. In spite of all the samples of mortal sicknesses, my article (specifically) highlights autism from every aspect.
Autism definition and indicators:
To dig deeply in my topic, you need to know the basics of it which is what is autism and how do people get it. Autism (ASD) is caused by differences in the brain structure or genetic interferences, the symptoms start from 12 months of birth and it may develop throughout the individual’s life. Furthermore, parents must constantly watch their children’s attitudes from a young age to prevent any autism’s sign from emergence. And the famed autism indicators are as followed: Avoiding eye contact, organizing toys in the same pattern repetitively, delayed language and movement, unusual eating and sleeping habits, and evading sharing interests with others. These aren’t all the symptoms but the most remarkable ones. It might not be revealed quickly from a young age, it can appear in teenage or adulty.
Unfortunately, autistic patients encounter multiple social dilemmas as an outcome of their condition. Thus, we can say that they aren’t that capable of making conversations and friendships. Nonetheless, with care, support, and faith nothing is impossible.
Autism levels arrangement:
You can classify an autistic person’s behaviour according to his level. Plus, the severity of this disorder increases as the level and actions progress gradually. Additionally, the autism stages are three, and every level owns different type of Complications. Initially, level 1: autistic people start facing diverse social communication problems; not being able to read/comprehend body language is one of them. Still, they are able to form simple sentences and communicate, but they don’t respond to back-and-forth conversations. Also, the majority of their friendships are fragile, and they barely accept activity Transfer.
Next, level 2: This type of level gets its patients pretty upset from changing activities. Moreover, they can’t understand gestures and signals (nonverbal communication); since their thinking deficiency. Also, they tend to confront more social communication problems than the ones with level 1. Yet, the most remarkable sign of level 2 is repetitive behaviours.
Last, level 3: it’s the most dangerous stage and the patient needs to be always under observation. Additionally, patients with this level also face social obstacles just like level 1 and 2 but in an intense manner. Unfortunately, they find problems expressing themselves. Too, they can’t speak clearly, and don’t initiate interactions and if they do so, they fail. As well, they respond to (only) blunt conversations. Lastly, they also commit repetitive actions likewise level 2.
Hence, after I stated the indicators and stages I think that you now understood the severity of this disease, and its impact on children, adults, and teenagers. Therefore, from childhood, parents need to watch their children from time to time because any bizarre attitude may lead to Autism.
How to deal with an autistic patient?
As a conclusion from autism patients’ condition, dealing with them isn’t that easy. It’s not that its hard but you need to follow some rules and instructions to grab their attention and get a benefit from the conversation. And as I stated before, they suffer from eye contact and understanding deficiency.
To have the patient ready and welcoming to talk, you have to provide a peaceful and excellent environment; to avoid any distraction. Now you can start gossiping but be obligated to what I will cite. The first thing you need to know is to limit your words likewise small and direct sentences such as ‘’How are you’’ instead of ‘’what’s up buddy’’ that’ll confuse him/her. Furthermore, make a distance between words/sentences to keep him/her concentrated and equip the brain time to grasp the idea. Plus, evade any firm expressions like idioms and slang dialect. Lastly, be patient if he/she didn’t comprehend your dialogue and keep smiling.
I’m autistic but still I’m creative
Don’t ever try to mock autistic people; since they’ll surprise you by their abilities and talents. Regardless of pain and grieve, illnesses can’t steal beauty or creativity. In contrast, some people get energized by their sicknesses; its like a motivation to them to challenge themselves and keep going in their life in spite of their disabilities, and that would deliver a typical message of hope to the world.
Moreover, autism patients shined in quite a lot of fields by their cleverness and skills such as technology, physics, design, Literature, and so on. They might own slow absorption and act bizarrely, but that can’t deter their love to work or passion. Hence, we need to respect and accept every single person no matter who he is, or his nationality, or gender, interests, illness. By the way, they’re still humans, they have feelings and weaknesses. Consequently, keeping your eyes wide as you’re gazing at a sick person won’t benefit them, it’ll destroy them. So, keep your eyes away and neglect; to prevent any embarrassment for them.
Why autism in specific?
It may sound odd to talk about autism; since my previous articles were kind of self -improvement. But I admired this topic so I decided to talk about it. Besides, autism isn’t an easy sickness, and the society (in my perspective) isn’t giving that much of aid like they’re neglecting it. So, I wanted to teleport my voice to every autistic person that I stand with them always.
My information resources:
ü https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html
ü https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-are-the-three-levels-of-autism-260233
ü https://ibcces.org/blog/2016/10/10/communicating-autistic-patients