World Autism Day Overview
In 2008, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came into force, thus reaffirming a fundamental principle of universal human rights for all. It is intended to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons with disabilities, ensure that they are fully enjoyed on an equal footing, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (Resolution 139/62) to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of autistic people so that they can live a full and meaningful life as an integral part of society (Wiki).
What is autism
Autism is known according to the World Health Organization Autism spectrum disorders are a group of complex disorders in brain development. This comprehensive term deals with conditions such as autism, childhood disintegration disorders and Asperger’s syndrome. These disorders are characterized by the individual’s encounter with difficulties in interacting with and communicating with communities, and the limited and frequent treasury of interests and activities
Statistics on autism
About 1-2 out of every 1,000 people worldwide have autism, and boys are four times more infected than girls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.5% of UN children (one in 68) were autistic as of 2014, a 30% increase over 2012, with one in 88 developing. The number of people living with the disease has increased significantly since the 1980s, in part because of changes in diagnosis and financial incentives allocated by the State to determine its causes.
Light up Blue Initiative
The Light It Up Blue initiative was launched by Autism Speaks, following the UN’s adoption of Autism Awareness Day.
Through this initiative, many historic landmarks and famous places around the world are illuminated in blue to raise awareness of autism and show support to people suffering from it.
Dealing with autistic people
The service identifies some assessments and reports that are recommended to be saved in a file to monitor development and progress in the case, helping to keep things under control and organization. Communication and interaction tips for your child there are no specific and strict rules that determine how to communicate with a child with autism, but there are some tips that will help achieve the best possible communication, including:
Be patient: It takes longer to process information in a child with autism than others, so it takes a slow time to talk to them, be patient when discussing or giving something.
Flexibility: Children with autism have problems showing their feelings, so they may result in some reactions that should be experienced with stability, flexibility and not taking them on a personal loader.
Flexibility: Children with autism have problems showing their feelings, so they may result in some reactions that should be experienced with stability, flexibility and not taking them on a personal loader.
Positive: A child with autism responds better when promoted positively often by rewarding the good behaviors that result from it.
