As with anyone with a physical or mental disorder, autistic people deal with a wide range of reactions from others, full support to uncaring ignorance. Unfortunately, even those who support autistic family members, friends and the colleagues may not understand autism very well. This leads to stereotypes, which can result in hatred, embarrassment or other unfortunate situations. By becoming educated about autism, other members of your community you can help with this disorder.
It is very important to note that not all autistic persons are the same. Other diseases and disorders have their own sets of rules, but autism is such a complex medical condition, that each reacts differently to it. Autistic persons are usually graded on a functional level, with people of high-functioning being able to hold jobs and low-functioning of persons in need of care 24 hours a day. Symptoms include behavioral challenges, uncontrollable movements, emotional difficulties with speech and communication and deficiencies. Some have all symptoms, while others show little and still others may have most under control at the point where you cannot say that they have autism all the.
Because each person is different, not a thing can be said about autism and be true throughout. However, persons with autism more are struggling to communicate emotions. This does not mean that an autistic person does not feel. He or she can simply express this feeling. This does not also mean strong relationship bonds are not possible. On the contrary, autistic persons are married and in love. Forming relationships is more difficult for most, but can be accomplished over time.
Many people think that being autistic coincides with being a genius in some aspects. If it is true that some autistic people have extraordinary math, music and art skills, this number is well short of the majority - in fact, function relatively few autistic persons outside the normal range in any jurisdiction. This stereotype is perpetuated in the films and television, the story of a talented person because fighting disadvantages (such as Autism) makes a good plot. However, this is not the standard, so nothing that more than the best they can do should expect an autistic person. However, it is important to note that autism is not a form of mental disability. Some autistic people are retarded mentally also, but most are not and should not be treated as such.
Ultimately, the most important lesson to remove your education about autism is one of tolerance. You will probably need to be patient when it comes to persons with autism, but to understand a little more on the disorder, this will be perhaps more easily. Learn what you can and disseminate knowledge to those you know to help create an environment more tolerant for autistic people in your community.
