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Autism
Spelled
“Autismos”
Pronounced
“Aftizmos”
Greek Origin of “Autism”
Copyright © 2013 Tess Georgakopoulos, All rights reserved
Greek Origin of “Autism”
Autism
=
“Aftismos”
Root word
“Autos”
Pronounced
“Aftos”
Meaning:
“Self” or
“of Oneself”
Root Word
Suffix—”ismos”
Pronounced
“izmos”
Meaning:
“Action” or
“State of being”
Copyright © 2013 Tess Georgakopoulos, All rights reserved
Greek Origin of “Autism”
General Greek Translation:
“A condition where one is alone within themselves”
Makes complete sense since Autistic people often...
Become lost within themselves
Do not want to be a part of social interaction
Isolate themselves from others around them
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http://www.rodale.com/how-do-you-get-autism
International Symbol of Autism
Autism is a puzzle
No one knows where it comes from
The puzzle pieces in this symbol represent this puzzling characteristic of Autism
http://www.cathiedocherty.com/2013/04/autism-awareness-charity-highlight/autism-ribbon/
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A Piece of a Puzzle is Just One Piece of a Puzzle. Until...
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http://scriptoriumblogorium.blogspot.com/2011/09/why-did-god-choose-rainbow-as-token-of.html
Some quick facts:
Autism rate is 1 in 50 Autism does not discriminate as to race or social
status we are all affected
Individuality:
Everyone with Asperger’s/Autism is not created equal.
Personality traits are unique like everyone we know.
Don’t let Asperger’s/Autism become the only deciding factor of what you see
Communication:
http://www.phrasemix.com/examples/i-dont-get-it
Asperger’s/Autism is a communication disorder. Some do not speak, some speak, and some are very outspoken.Even with language skills communication is difficult. Many cannot read (understand) body language, facial expressions and tone of voice.
Socialization:
http://www.davisautism.com/what_autism.html
Communication Difficulty = Socialization Difficulty
Difficulty understanding what people are saying
Difficulty understanding how to react and why
Difficulty understanding imagination
Socialization:
Emotions are learned. They do not come naturally. What emotions look likeHow emotions feelWhen to use each emotion
http://www.playart.org.uk/Gallery/gallery.html http://www.lifeisvaluable.com/children&teenissues.html
Socialization:
http://www.kiamaanglican.org.au/children.html http://tp053.k12.sd.us/Playing%20a%20Board%20Game.htm
There is a need to learn...How to play, how to talk, how to take turns, even how to understand jokes
http://filefolderheaven.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_34&products_id=280&zenid=2d712a5d13d20ca70b92eae694cfbe56
Social rules need to be learnedSocial rules can be misinterpreted or misunderstood
Socialization:
Socialization:
Cause and effect scenarios are also difficult to understand.
https://ludlowelementarylibraries.wikispaces.com/Cause+and+effect http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/c
ardshowall.php?title=text-structure_1
Sensory Integration:
All senses can be extremely sensitive
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/webquest_orig/webquest_orig003b.shtml
Sensory Integration:
Hearing- Sounds maybe overwhelming and understanding their own volume may be difficult.
http://www.myaspergerschild.com/2011/07/aspergers-children-and-auditory.html
Sensory Integration:
Taste-Textures and difference in food tastes can be extraordinarily difficult.It is sometimes easier to stick to a few things to eat.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/acid-taste-in-mouth.html
Sensory Integration:
Touch- Much like the taste sensors, touch can be difficult to handle from clothing to hugs. It can actually be painful.
http://victoriamjean.blogspot.com/2013/02/its-hard-to-hug-cactus.html
http://www.olaalaa.com/photos/funny-pictures-cactus-sofa-pictures/
Sensory Integration:
http://www.vniles.com/Content/templates/?a=2115
Smell- Strong smells may actually make someone with Autism sick. However they may not be able to tell how they smell.
http://cincodeestos.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/well-that-stinks/bad-smell-750387/
Sensory Integration:
http://masteringtheartoflife.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/less-than-true-grit/
Visual- Visually too many objects in a room may over stimulate and be difficult to process, and bright lights can be very hurtful.
http://gizmodo.com/5926497/what-happens-when-you-stare-at-the-sun
Sensory Integration:
This said, a classroom or a workspace can be very over stimulating to someone on the spectrum.
Not to mention the mall, a concert, banquet hall or house gathering.
"Sensory Overload" by Gretchen Leary
http://www.lifeslittlepuzzle.com/2012/05/sensory-overload-an-artful-perspective/
Hello! How are you today?
http://www.nestedeggproductions.com/finding-kukan/september-25-2012-7-public-speaking-tips/attachment/visual-overload
Sensory Integration Overload...
http://vimeo.com/52193530GeneralOutreach--children.pptx
If you understand can you care?
http://mirkabreen.blogspot.com/2012/03/daylight-savings-dilemma.html
If you had Asperger’s/Autism your typical day at school
could be extremely exhausting in a classroom with a lot of
wall hangings, noises and social interactions.
Learning would become second to being able to cope with
the environment.
If you understand can you care?
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/confusion.htm
If you had Asperger’s/Autism your typical day at work could be all about communication and socialization. Fitting in would be work in itself and understanding the rules of the work environment can be interpreted wrong.
If you understand can you care?
So… If you had Asperger’s/Autism your typical day could have behavioral challenges because of not understanding a typical day.
How would you feel living each day not fitting in?
What can we learn?
All things can be learned but not necessarily understood the way we understand things.
Not all things learned would be understood in different environments.
Understanding how much someone that has Asperger’s/Autism has to learn over and above what we do just to fit in is overwhelming.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20352443_6,00.html
What can we learn?
They are modest, intelligent, and straight forward
They have interesting facts that we can learn from and problem solve in a unique way.
They don’t follow the social rules therefore they are what they are- no hidden agendas.
They don’t evaluate people because of age, race, social status or hierarchy.
They tend to become experts in the talents they possess.