This strange disease turns the life of the whole family upside down. Parents who did not know and did not understand what was happening with their child hear the conclusion of psychologists and psychiatrists that their child is autistic. Who is it, how to understand this
disease and how to learn to live with it? Previously, with such disorders, the stigma of the mentally abnormal was put on a person. Now more is being done in order to raise awareness and help in educating the whole family and the child himself.
Many people think that this disorder affects only children. However, small people grow up, become adults. And in adulthood, such a person is faced with a huge number of problems and obstacles. So autistic ... who is it? Eccentric? A person with a difficult character? Mentally ill? The disorder affects the sphere of perception and understanding of stimuli (stimuli) coming from the outside world. A person is unable to communicate adequately, often does not speak, does not respond to the words and emotions of loved ones. However, they often have increased sensitivity to various external factors, such as light, smell, or noise. Not always, however, about a person with whom it is difficult or impossible to communicate, one can say that he is autistic. Who is it for loved ones and others? It is difficult for him to express feelings and build relationships with other people. It is for this reason that adults with autism most often do not have a family. Such people cannot maintain visual contact with the interlocutor. As a result, they are mistaken
perceived as ill-mannered or tactless. Usually, the interlocutors consider the lack of reaction to be neglected or openly ignored, and it does not occur to them that they are autistic. Who can bear it? How to increase the education of society and family, how to allow such people to lead a full-fledged lifestyle?
Another problem is a variety of speech disorders. And the point is not only that such people have difficulty articulating sounds, pronouncing or naming objects.
People with autism cannot engage in dialogue with other people. The conversation is mainly based on the monologue of a patient who cannot read.
non-verbal signs, irony, jokes, ridicule.
The program for autists is aimed at the rehabilitation of not only their behavior and communication skills, but also to work with their families. Unfortunately, as in
Russia, and in other countries, institutions that can provide qualified assistance, is not enough. This means that classes with autistic children are not available to every family in need. Therefore, the main burden is borne by the parents. Adults with this disorder, which had not previously been detected and not diagnosed, are perceived by society as "nerds," eccentrics, and eccentrics. In many countries, associations of families with autism are being created, which organize special events aimed at raising awareness. However, there are still not enough professional psychologists and
social workers who could provide qualified assistance.
Behavioral therapy for an autistic child is without a doubt the most effective method at the moment, but many parents have not even heard of this possibility. School teachers and educators also face difficulties in dealing with such children. That is why it is necessary both appropriate training and advanced training of teachers. Any measures should also be aimed at preventing autistic social exclusion.