| For many people adult autism is just the way of life. | | | | normally, however their brains just process the |
| They have to endure living with this disorder, which can | | | | information differently. The way information is |
| be very difficult because they can't function as normal | | | | processed and stored and interpreted are slightly |
| people can function. For some people, they have | | | | different from that of a normal person. Some experts |
| learned to accept this disorder and live with it, but what | | | | believe that this may cause some of the more |
| makes it really difficult for some, is how those around | | | | detrimental effects of autism, such as fits and |
| them treat them and by society in general. As a | | | | tantrums. Reacting to the world normally would be |
| society, we should try our best to study and learn and | | | | extremely difficult for someone that already has a lot |
| understand what adult autism is and not just for those | | | | of stress and anxiety. |
| who were diagnosed with this disorder. By learning as | | | | Heightened Senses |
| much as we can as a society, we can better help | | | | With some individuals, they have heightened senses or |
| those who have to live with this disorder for which | | | | uncontrollable senses. |
| there is no known cure for. After all, these are people | | | | What this basically means is that very often they can't |
| too, just like the rest of us and are just as important as | | | | decide if they're hungry or stuffed, hot or cold. Some |
| everyone else's. | | | | autistics can't stand bad, strong odors or loud noises; |
| This Disorder is Not a Curse | | | | and most do not like being touched or any other forms |
| There many people who do not see adult autism as a | | | | of contact from other people. Often times, they will |
| curse. In fact, there are many people who actually | | | | reject hugs and kisses or any other acts of affection. |
| enjoy being autistic. They considered being autistic a | | | | Some people will see this as weird or unusual. |
| part of who they are and wouldn't have it any other | | | | Trying to socialize with others can be a real challenge |
| way. They don't want to be cured; they just want to | | | | for people with adult autism. That is why it is a good |
| be accepted by everyone. Yes, they too have | | | | idea to get them involved in programs and activities |
| strengths and weaknesses like everyone else, but | | | | that encourage human contact and teach them how |
| most of all, they are people and have every right to | | | | to socialize with others. And just as important, we |
| enjoy life just like you and me. | | | | must educate those around us about this disorder, so |
| Generally speaking, autism starts in infancy. What this | | | | that we can assist autistic adults in their struggle to fit |
| means is that this person has been living with this | | | | in. By teaching others about this disorder, we can |
| disorder for some time now. Autistic adults see the | | | | hopefully develop into a more understanding and |
| world differently from others. Their five senses work | | | | accepting society. |