Seeing the world through an autistic person's point of view can be confusing yet amazing. They have the ability to relate to other living things and understand their feelings, many have a photographic memory as well. When they are younger they cannot use their diagnosis to the best of their ability but when provided with the proper tools they can reach a high level of understanding later in their life. Because they are able to live such normal lives later on, it is safe to say that autism is not a diagnosis of a terminal illness and in fact, many if the symptoms can be overcome.
The first step and a big part in the process of coping with autism and its symptoms is early diagnosis. According to Serena Wieder, a psychologist and conductor of an experiment involving autistic children's progress, sensory symptoms such as auditory, tactile, and anxiety problems are the easiest to be oppressed if early diagnosis is possible. Being diagnosed between 24 and 30 months sets an advantage on the child's progress because their behavior is not concrete and can be changed.(Wieder). Early invention right after diagnosis such as therapy, tests, and medication helps a lot too because normally the medications and the effects are long term and take more time.(Wieder). If the child does not receive early intervention and training they learn that their behavior is acceptable, their way of thinking is right, and ultimately they have to be completely retrained causing the whole process to be delayed.(Wieder). .
There are other important factors in overcoming the dilemmas of autism; supportive and encouraging people, and targeting the main cause of the issues. Temple Grandin, who was diagnosed with autism at about the age of four and lived a very successful life, states that her family was always very supportive. Her mom constantly pushed her to do more and taught Grandin to not let her diagnosis limit her.
I would say, "I can't believe I didn't think of that," and I would go home and eliminate all greens from our life, and the light in Wyatt's eyes would come back to me. ... His world was still the same as mine was shattering. ... With each new accomplishment, I was given a glimmer of hope. ... Seeing them both evolve and mature. ... But I have a new pair of eyeglasses that I see through. ...
Autism is a kind of brain disorder that causes children to experience the world differently from the way most other children do. ... Autism also creates a confusing world of senses. ... Without the ability to understand gestures and facial expressions, the social world may seem bewildering. To compound the problem, children with autism have problems seeing things from another person's perspective. ... Perhaps the order and sameness lends some stability in a world of sensory confusion. ...
