Autism is one of the disorder that need the most focus on special education

There are many people with autism in the world. More than 1 out of every 68 people has autism. You cannot always tell that someone has autism just by looking at them. Because of this autism is sometimes called a hidden disability.

Autism lasts for all of a person's life. But they can still do a lot of things and learn a lot of skills. Autism is four times more likely to affect boys than girls, and is found in all racial, ethnic, and social groups. There is no known single cause for autism, although the best available science points to important genetic components.

They find it difficult to tell people what they need, and how they feel.

They find it difficult to meet other people and to make new friends.

They find it difficult to understand what other people think, and how they feel.

Not everyone with autism will find these things difficult. This is because everyone with autism is different.

No one knows why people have autism.

If your child has autism, it is not because you are a bad parent.

More than 1 person in a family may have autism. It can be genetic. This means autism can pass from parents to their children.

They may not speak. But they may use things like pictures or sign language to communicate.

They may not understand what other people say.

They may copy what other people say. (echolalia)

They may only talk about their favorite subject.

They may not take part in games or activities with other people.

They may like to play the same game or do the same thing every day.

They may be very interested in one thing and know a lot about it.

They may be good at remembering information.

They may do well at school, college and work.

They may find co-ordination difficult. This means that they may find it difficult to do things like use scissors, use knives and forks, or ride a bike.

They may be very good at something. For example, they may be very good at maths, art or music.

They can be good at learning how to do something when they see someone else doing it.

They may be good at concentrating on one activity.

They may have learning disabilities.

Here is some information about how autism can affect someone's senses.

Some people with autism may not like bright lights and colours. Other people with autism might like them a lot.

Some people with autism may not like loud noises or voices on different frequencies. Other people with autism might like certain noises.

Some people with autism may not like some smells. Other people with autism might like a certain smell.

Some people with autism may not like being touched or touch different tissues. Other people with autism might like being touched.

Some people with autism may like to eat the same food every day. Other people with autism might like lots of different food.

There is a type of autism called Asperger syndrome.

People with Asperger syndrome do not have learning disabilities. But they find the same things difficult as people with autism.

They find it difficult to tell people what they need, and how they feel.

They find it difficult to meet other people and to make new friends.

They find it difficult to understand what other people think, and how they feel.

Does not respond to his/her name by 12 months of age Cannot explain what he/she wants Doesn't follow directions Seems to hear sometimes, but not other times Doesn't point or wave "bye-bye" Used to say a few words or babble

Doesn't smile when smiled at Has poor eye contact Seems to prefer to play alone Gets things for him/herself only Is very independent for his/her age Seems to be in his/her "own world" Seems to tune people out Is not interested in other children Doesn't point out interesting objects by 14 months of age Doesn't like to play "peek-a-boo" Doesn't try to attract his/her parent's attention

Gets "stuck" doing the same things over and over and can't move on to other things Shows unusual attachments to toys, objects, or routines (for example, always holding a string or having to put on socks before pants) Spends a lot of time lining things up or putting things in a certain order Repeats words or phrases (sometimes called echolalia)

Doesn't play "make believe" or pretend by 18 months of age Has odd movement patterns Doesn't know how to play with toys Walks on his/her toes Doesn't like to climb on things such as stairs

Doesn't imitate silly faces Seems to stare at nothing or wander around with no purpose Throws intense or violent tantrums Is overly active, uncooperative, or resistant Seems overly sensitive to noise Doesn't like to be swung or bounced on his/her parent's knee, etc.

In Turkey, if a child is special needed person, he/she have to go hospital for examining by child psychiatrists. The doctor applied some development tests and give a report. With this report he/she have to go Counseling and Research Center for educational diagnosis.

At this center, another report is given by teachers, psychologist, a speech terapist and counselor for the children about their education. The child is directed to school which is suitable for him/her.

He/she goes to school which Counseling and Research Center directed him And he/she can take support education from private special schools. This education period is 8 hours in a month.

How to diagnose Autism? There is no medical test to diagnose autism. An individual could be diagnosed by behavior, dialog and improvement level.

Who can diagnose Autism? Even though characteric of the disorder is various, a neurologist, a child psychiatrist, a psychologist, a speech therapist, a teacher and any other specialist having knowledge of autism can diagnose.

Academic Skills Reading and Writing Skills, Maths, Life Science Matching Identification Classification etc.

Daily Life (Social) Skills Waiting Drawing Cash Using Public Transport Self Care Skills Wearing Nutrition etc.

Communication Skills Receptive Language Skills Expressive Language Skills Using Pictures and Signs Articulation etc.

We use some other alternative teraphy methods

Art Therapy Hydrotherapy Hyppotherapy Horticulture Therapy Interactive Event Music Therapy Sensorial Integration Picture Exchange Communication System