{"id":37026,"date":"2024-04-26T19:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T23:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/?p=37026"},"modified":"2024-04-26T19:02:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T23:02:13","slug":"looking-at-autism-beyond-the-spectrum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/looking-at-autism-beyond-the-spectrum\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking At Autism Beyond The Spectrum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My name is Sean Yakobson; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m a film student at North Campus\u2019 <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdc.edu\/sedt\/\">School of Entertainment &amp; Design Technology<\/a><\/span> and I\u2019m on the autism spectrum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although I\u2019ve had the condition my whole life, I didn\u2019t become aware of it until I graduated high school in 2017.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges with communication, interaction and repetitive behaviors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s often referred to as a spectrum because it encompasses a broad range of symptoms that manifest differently in each person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some individuals may have mild symptoms and can function relatively independently, while others may have more severe challenges that significantly impact their daily lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, one individual may struggle with maintaining eye contact and initiating conversations while another may have difficulty understanding nonverbal cues or engaging in reciprocal conversations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have excellent communication skills and can connect with almost anyone (this wasn\u2019t always the case; it&#8217;s something that I\u2019ve worked on and improved throughout the years); however, I constantly deal with major sensory issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;m hypersensitive to stimuli like sights, sounds and textures. This makes existing in South Florida difficult. The moment I get home, I, as Taylor Swift once sang, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shake it off<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This repetitive movement stimulates me in a calming manner.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/psychiatrists\/practice\/dsm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (DSM-5) describes three levels of increasing severity of autism\u2014level one (\u201crequiring support\u201d), level two (\u201crequiring substantial support\u201d) and level three (\u201crequiring very substantial support\u201d).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the strides society has made in science and technology, there is no definitive reason as to why autism develops and it can happen to anyone regardless of race, gender and sexual orientation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stereotypes of autism often stem from media portrayals or misconceptions rather than accurate representations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to the notion that people on the spectrum lack empathy, autistic individuals are highly empathetic.They may struggle with understanding social cues, but they often have profound feelings and care deeply about others&#8217; well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Society sometimes labels autistic individuals as \u201cgeniuses.\u201d While some people with the disorder may have exceptional abilities, such as in math, music or memory, this is not true for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the same token, autism isn\u2019t synonymous with intellectual disabilities, as the disorder primarily affects social communication and behavior, not intellectual ability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autism also looks different in each person. While there are common characteristics, like difficulties with sensory sensitivities and restricted interests, each person&#8217;s experience is distinct, shaped by a combination of genetic, neurological and environmental factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding and appreciating this diversity is crucial in providing appropriate support for individuals with autism to help them reach their full potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a lifelong developmental disorder. While early intervention can greatly improve outcomes for autistic individuals, they continue to experience autism-related challenges throughout their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, with appropriate support and accommodations, many autistic adults lead fulfilling and successful lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I couldn\u2019t imagine back then the things that I am doing now. 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