Rabu, 02 November 2011

Autism and the Teenage Years



It is difficult for autistic children at any age, but teens may be particularly challenging. Autism is a disorder that manifests itself with the individual have difficulty communicating and managing a variety of social situations. Along with this, there are repetitive behaviors and difficulty with emotional kontrole.Teen years perhaps the most social time of our lives. This is a time where young people learn about themselves, and moving rapidly toward adulthood. This is an incredibly social time where what you say and how you behave are very important in the eyes of your peers. It is also the exact time in which autistic teens face some of the stress of their young lives.

Like any teenager, they need help in coping with their increasing sexuality. Some people find that they reach their teenage years, their behavior improved. However, for others, their behavior may deteriorate as a direct result of the tension and confusion in connection with these difficult times

This can be at this age that most teenagers become more aware of how different from their peers. They may notice that they do not have many friends or any that are not dating or planning for a career. For some, this feeling of not fitting in can motivate them to learn more social skills to better blend in, for others it means to withdraw into themselves even more.

There are different levels of autism. Many people believe that the description of the autistic man, Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man" pretty much sums up all people with autism. There are cases of autism are on the trail Hoffman character in the film, but there are just as many, if not more, cases of high-functioning autistic people. High functioning autistic people can be difficult to detect in time. In many cases, unless you know personally, you may not be able to say that they have autism.

So, what is life like for an autistic teen? This is a difficult question to answer. Again, it depends on the severity of autism is present in teenagers. High-functioning autistic teens attend regular classes and awards, are involved in school activities, and despite some social difficulties, it is often difficult to distinguish from other children their age. On the other hand, it is difficult autistic teens are much more difficult. Many require special schools and individual savjetovanje.Velika most difficult autistic teens are not able to care for themselves and rely on others to meet their basic needs.

Since autism causes problems in communication, most autistic teens do not learn how to behave in accordance with the norms of the sociological experience. They should be taught the right way to ponašaju.Nemogućnost to fit into the appropriate social situations can be traumatic and lead to a tendency to separate from the particular situation, whether it relates to the game, school or work and just leave the situation. This can make difficult to raise an autistic teen, especially if they show severe symptoms.

There are tons of resources on the Web and in libraries that can provide you with more information about autism and the teenage years. If you have an autistic teen living at home, you know what a challenge to cope with enormous problems in communication. Often, this may seem like your child does not want to be close to you, but you must realize that this is a result of their autism, but a reflection on you as a parent.

It is clear that, having autism as a teenager can be very difficult. If your child has a low-or high-functioning, there are various resources available through the local school system. Schools are mandated to provide services for autistic and other developmentally challenged individuals. It's a good idea to discuss routines and procedures you have in place with officials from the school, so that the transition between home and school goes as smoothly as possible to give your teen with as much help and support as possible at this time.

as an essential guide to autism, my book gives more details on the management of autism and the many treatment options. To learn more, visit the Essential Guide to Autism.

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