‘Survive’ or ‘thrive’, to ways to approach life on the autism highway. Categorize your concerns, from simple to complex.
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From 'linear functioning labels' to other ways to recognize the unique strengths and weaknesses of an autistic individual.
Staff Writer (2022), Understanding Categories of the Autism Spectrum Wheel:
This first, more primary wheel shows 5 spokes, representing the ‘red flags’ many parents and caregivers first notice as their child's developmental delays.
< My Thoughts > “Cognitive & Learning Skills”
Noticing that their child seems to be struggling to understand the simplest communication, such as… “come here.”
< My Thoughts > “Physical & Medical Needs”
Noticing how little sleep their child seems to need. He or she may also have prolonged feeding and constipation or diarrhea problems. Sometimes, their child may seem to have weak muscles or poor balance. Many parents speak of ear or immune system complications.
< My Thoughts > “Restricted & Repetitive Interests”
Noticing the child’s need to ‘line-up toys’, or spin wheels on toy cars, purposelessly. Seemingly obsessed with always performing a routine. These things seem self-regulating and comforting to him or her, while change is intolerable and may even be met with aggression.
< My Thoughts > “Sensory Processing”
A child’s over or under reacting to incoming environmental stimuli, such as sound, light, texture, and / or touch seems to be their routine. Meltdowns are often, and a result of a sensory stimuli the child cannot process or tolerate; as an uncontrolled reaction, not a thought-out behavior.
< My Thoughts > “Social Communication & Interaction”
Many parents complain that their child does not seem to know or respond to their own name. Eye contact is often nonexistent, and parents often say that their child ‘is in his/her own world’, never seeming to want to engage in imaginative play, nor need to make friends. Play dates may result only in ‘side-by-side’, and not ‘interactive’ play.
REFERENCE:
Staff Writer (2022). 5 Characteristics of Autism. Retrieved online from –
https://www.cdc.gov/autism/signs-symptoms/index.html
End of Today’s BLOG ~ Survive or Thrive? Ways to categorize your concerns, from simple to complex.
My appreciation for sharing, commenting, and 'liking' and 'friending' on Facebook! Also, please note that my aim is to remove all other than government and / or public 'links' from the website. My reasoning is that they may suggest endorsement or approval of their content. It is better that individuals 'search' for desired 'links' in one's specific area of interest and location. Thank you for your understanding.
Regards,
Sara Luker
DISCLAIMER
Know Autism – Know Your Child: with < My Thoughts > by Sara Luker
Just to let you know that I, Sara Hayden Luker, have put forth my best efforts in presenting what I have learned about autism, by sharing the resources, stories, and studies of those who have gone before us. Any author’s mention of products, services, treatments, and interventions or actions are not to be considered an endorsement, thereof. Know that to some, autism is an ‘unregulated business’. The content of this website material, digital or in any other form does not represent medical advice; nor does it constitute medical suggestions in any way. The material, including any downloadable parts, is for informational and/or educational purposes only. Your download and/or use of any of this material indicates your acceptance of this disclaimer. No ‘rights’ are given or transferred.
From 'linear functioning labels' to other ways to recognize the unique strengths and weaknesses of an autistic individual.
Staff Writer (2022), Understanding Categories of the Autism Spectrum Wheel:
- Cognitive & Learning Skills
- Physical & Medical Needs
- Restricted & Repetitive Interests
- Sensory Processing
- Social Communication & Interaction
This first, more primary wheel shows 5 spokes, representing the ‘red flags’ many parents and caregivers first notice as their child's developmental delays.
< My Thoughts > “Cognitive & Learning Skills”
Noticing that their child seems to be struggling to understand the simplest communication, such as… “come here.”
< My Thoughts > “Physical & Medical Needs”
Noticing how little sleep their child seems to need. He or she may also have prolonged feeding and constipation or diarrhea problems. Sometimes, their child may seem to have weak muscles or poor balance. Many parents speak of ear or immune system complications.
< My Thoughts > “Restricted & Repetitive Interests”
Noticing the child’s need to ‘line-up toys’, or spin wheels on toy cars, purposelessly. Seemingly obsessed with always performing a routine. These things seem self-regulating and comforting to him or her, while change is intolerable and may even be met with aggression.
< My Thoughts > “Sensory Processing”
A child’s over or under reacting to incoming environmental stimuli, such as sound, light, texture, and / or touch seems to be their routine. Meltdowns are often, and a result of a sensory stimuli the child cannot process or tolerate; as an uncontrolled reaction, not a thought-out behavior.
< My Thoughts > “Social Communication & Interaction”
Many parents complain that their child does not seem to know or respond to their own name. Eye contact is often nonexistent, and parents often say that their child ‘is in his/her own world’, never seeming to want to engage in imaginative play, nor need to make friends. Play dates may result only in ‘side-by-side’, and not ‘interactive’ play.
REFERENCE:
Staff Writer (2022). 5 Characteristics of Autism. Retrieved online from –
https://www.cdc.gov/autism/signs-symptoms/index.html
End of Today’s BLOG ~ Survive or Thrive? Ways to categorize your concerns, from simple to complex.
My appreciation for sharing, commenting, and 'liking' and 'friending' on Facebook! Also, please note that my aim is to remove all other than government and / or public 'links' from the website. My reasoning is that they may suggest endorsement or approval of their content. It is better that individuals 'search' for desired 'links' in one's specific area of interest and location. Thank you for your understanding.
Regards,
Sara Luker
DISCLAIMER
Know Autism – Know Your Child: with < My Thoughts > by Sara Luker
Just to let you know that I, Sara Hayden Luker, have put forth my best efforts in presenting what I have learned about autism, by sharing the resources, stories, and studies of those who have gone before us. Any author’s mention of products, services, treatments, and interventions or actions are not to be considered an endorsement, thereof. Know that to some, autism is an ‘unregulated business’. The content of this website material, digital or in any other form does not represent medical advice; nor does it constitute medical suggestions in any way. The material, including any downloadable parts, is for informational and/or educational purposes only. Your download and/or use of any of this material indicates your acceptance of this disclaimer. No ‘rights’ are given or transferred.
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