Autism In Temple Grandin

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After watching her story, Temple Grandin, makes it easy to understand how children are labeled as “autism” were diagnosed in the past as mental illness or schizophrenia by many experts. In the movie portrays that autism can have different definitions of "normal". Some of the symptoms of autism are related to speech, such as no speech or slow to speak, have poor eyes contacts, do not like physical contact with other people including parents and relatives, have no expressions, don’t like to play with friends because lack of social skills, have solid image memory, discomfort with the changing habits or new environment, meaninglessly repeating a sentence heard from several people around or television, Repeat the person's questions instead of answering them, Repeat several movements (rocking, spinning, waving, clapping, swaying body), constant staring off into space, and anger. Besides that, the images and sounds appear normal to anyone, but it can be unfriendly or uncomfortable for people with autism. The sound of a coffee, light from light bulbs or fanaticism of a fan can cause discomfort or anxiety for people who have autism, but no one recognized their pain.
People with autism are difficult to express their feelings. Their main problem is not able to communicate well.
People with autism are unable to process
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It is a congenital disorder or years to appear in the early development of a child. Many misconceptions about autism, they believe in myths and superstitions cause serious consequences. Many people misunderstand autistic children by mother’s lack of interest. There is no two children or two adults with autism alike. Therefore, the needs of each person will be different, and those who care or dealing with people with autism will have experience and different approaches. There will be no concept called "the right way" or "the best way" to sort out a problem division. How to handle must always customize according to each

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