How Do You Explain Autism To Family And Friends? Focus on behaviors. … Explain autism basics. … They may ask what causes autism. … Your child may not fit their image of autism. … Explain how the diagnosis will help your child. … Anticipate difficult reactions. … Use your doctor if necessary. How do you
Does High Functioning Autism Get Worse With Age? Autism does not change or worsen with age, and it is not curable. What is the life expectancy of someone with high functioning autism? One of the most important investigations of recent years revealed that average life expectancy of a person with severe autism is 39.5 years,
How Common Is Autism Among Mental Health? Nearly 78 per cent of children with autism have at least one mental health condition and nearly half have two mental health conditions or more, according to a new U.S. study from the University of British Columbia’s department of psychology and the AJ Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel
Can A Dog Help A Child With Autism? A number of Autism Speaks Community Grants have supported successful equine-therapy programs for children with autism. “Children with autism may especially benefit from interacting with dogs, which can provide unconditional, nonjudgmental love and companionship,” says the new study’s author, Gretchen Carlisle. What kind of dog is good