What Are Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are developmental disabilities caused by a neurological condition, especially affecting communication and social interaction. No two individuals with any autism spectrum disorder are alike. ASPECTS OF AS/ASDs Think of AS/ASDs and Rainman may come to mind. Although a good overall portrayal, Dustin Hoffmans character does not represent every person with an ASD. Each person with an ASD is different in terms of overall characteristics, experiences and their influences, but certain things are generally true about all. These things fit broadly in the Triad of Impairments. THE TRIAD . . . . The first part of the triad covers the social and emotional areas of functioning and involves difficulties with relationships, managing unstructured time and working cooperatively – things often too loose, too intangible, too undefined, too changeable for aspies to understand fully, readily or easily. The second part covers language and communication and involves
