Autism Speaks

Autism is a lifelong disability with symptoms typically appearing during the first three years of life. Autism Spectrum Disorders are neurobiologically based and encompass a wide range of disabilities that may affect thought, perception, and attention. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) and include: Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), Asperger’s Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett’s Syndrome, and Autistic Disorder. The term “autism” can thus be used to refer to this entire group of disorders or to the specific subcategory of Autistic Disorder (also known as classical autism).

Autism can block, delay, or distort signals from any or all of the senses. It is difficult for people with autism to interact with other people through social activities and spoken communication. Pragmatic language skills, including gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other nonverbal communication, may also be impaired. Autism may also be associated with difficulties with learning, imagination, and reasoning.

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Sports can help with Autism

A person with autism usually finds sudden loud noises unpleasant and quite shocking. The same can happen with some smells and sudden changes in the intensity of lighting and ambient temperature.

Many believe it is not so much the actual noise, smell or light, but rather the surprise, and not being able to prepare for it - similar to the response to surprising physical contact.

If the person with autism knows something is going to happen, he can cope with it much better. Even knowing that something 'might' happen, and being reminded of it, helps a lot.

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