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Monday, February 12, 2018

Myths and Facts That Can Change the Way You See Autism

There are a lot of myths that make it hard to understand what autism is really like.

Everyone is different. When you find stories about autistic people that are tragic or outrageous, it's just about a single person. Media news shares heartwarming and, sometimes, heartbreaking stories about individuals with autism. This news sometimes change the way people see autism in today’s society!

As you read through these myths, remember to have in mind that most of the people with autism are neither disabled individuals nor geniuses.

Here are some myths and facts that can change the way you see autism:

Autistic people don’t have feelings

The myth: Autistic people cannot feel or express empathy or love.

The fact: Autistic people are extremely capable of feeling and expressing those emotions, maybe not in the most typical way, but autistic people are far more empathic than the average person.

Autistic people are all alike

The myth: If you meet an autistic person, you’ll probably get an idea of how all autistic people are like.

The fact: All autistic people seem to have a common difficulty with social communication, but they are all as different as they could be.

Autistic people are a danger to society

The myth: People with autism are dangerous in today’s world.

The fact: Public news reports of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder committing violent crimes have led people to fear and think that autism leads to violence. Some autistic individuals may have violent behaviors, but these behaviors are often directed towards themselves rather than others. Also, aggressive behaviors from people with autism are almost always caused by physical or sensory overload, frustration, or similar issues.

Autistic people don’t build relationships

The myth: Autistic people cannot build solid relationships with others.

The fact: Yes, it’s true that is very unlikely that an autistic person will be a cheerleader or football captain, but that doesn’t mean that they are unable to have solid relationships with others. Many autistic people build strong friendships and relationships, get married and have satisfying romantic relationships.

Autistic people have no language skills

The myth: Most autistic people are nonverbal or almost nonverbal.

The facts: Some autistic people are nonverbal or almost nonverbal. But people diagnosed with this spectrum can also be extremely verbal individuals with high language skills.

All autistic people are savants

The myth: All autistic people have extraordinary “savant” abilities, such as amazing musical or mathematical skills.

The fact: A few autistic people are “savant.” While some autistic savants use their abilities for practical purposes, most of them aren’t that skillful. They are unable to use their skills in the context of school or business setting. The majority of autistic people have ordinary skills that they can develop.

Autistic people have little or no potential for success

The myth: Due to their lack of average skills, autistic people are considered to have little or no potential for success.

The fact: Autistic people, like the average, can achieve great things, supported by those who believe in their potential. Autistic people are innovative individuals; they see the world through a different lens and with a different perspective. That can make a great impact in the world!

Everyone is different. When you find stories about autistic people as tragic or outrageous, it's just about a single person.

Autistic people are not ordinary but do have certain abilities and skills that represent them. Apart from some unusual facts, autistic people prove to be capable of doing good in the world and achieving success with the right support.

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Friday, August 11, 2017

Vaccination and Autism: Debunking the Myth

Confirm the veracity of this myth about vaccines and autism.

Knowing how to differentiate a myth from a fact can prove difficult sometimes. Most misconceptions are troublesome because they go way back in time, making them hard to stop existing. Sadly, there are many myths around autism. Between those, there’s a question that’s still in general discussion: Are vaccines responsible for autism? Before asserting a big “No,” let’s get some facts into this debate.

Public health, clinicians, and professionals have been in a constant fight against misconceptions related to vaccine safety for more than a decade. Numerous studies have completely dismantled this hypothesis and succeeded to prove there's no proved relation between autism and vaccines. However, there’s still an enormous amount of parents who refuse to vaccinate their children out of fear.

The current drop in immunization rates is directly related to the recent resurgence of several diseases (vaccine-preventable ones), which had even been eradicated for years. Most parents fear of vaccines with the concern of potential long-term side effects. This just worsens the risk of children contracting diseases (some of them with actual permanent effects or potential death risk) that could be prevented through vaccination in the first place.

Fear around vaccinations is entirely unfounded. The main source of this fear comes from an old study published in 1997, by Andrew Wakefield. It wasn’t only because of the study, but because it was released in The Lancet (a prestigious medical journal), that most readers ended up believing this misconception.

The article stated that the measles, rubella and mumps vaccine was increasing the autism rate in the children population. Luckily, these studies were discredited due to ethical violations and serious procedural mistakes. The paper was immediately retracted, and Andrew Wakefield lost his medical license afterward.

Even though this "study" was completely debunked, the hypothesis stayed in people’s minds, causing a snowball effect that has survived to this day. Thankfully, technology today has helped to fight this off, partly thanks to that in most of the cases the evidence of autism is discovered before the kids receive any vaccine.

No, vaccines do not trigger autism, they prevent diseases instead. Don’t think twice and get your children protected from any future complications. Also, there’s another tool you can get to lend your children a hand: put them to play some sports with Autism Soccer! They have been supporting the autism initiatives for many years now, contact them, and your children will thank you later!

There are several myths surrounding vaccines and autism, even to this day most people believe vaccines trigger this disorder.

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Monday, May 22, 2017

5 Misconceptions about ADHD in Children

ADHD is often confused with rebellious attitudes in children.

There are many disorders that children suffer from in their early stages of growth, the Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of those. This chronic condition includes a combination of symptoms, such as attention difficulties, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. This disorder is well understood today, but it still raises doubts among parents and people in general. The truth is that there are many misconceptions related to this disorder, which causes its stigmatization.

Here’s a list of 5 misconceptions people still have related to ADHD in children:

ADHD is more likely to occur in boys. False. The Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can happen to both boys and girls. This misconception arises due to the number of adult men with the disorder, making girls under-diagnosed.
Having ADHD means being hyperactive. This disorder is not only about hyperactive behavior in children; in most of the cases, they also show this attitude, that why it's understandable that people make the wrong assumptions. Most children are just inattentive and just lack attention.
Bad parenting causes ADHD in children. The causes of ADHD or mental disorders like ASD are difficult to identify. There are many factors to take into consideration that can’t be limited to emotional neglecting or lack of parenting. Each case differs from one to another, so there’s no way to be sure of this.
Sugar and food coloring trigger ADHD. It is true that sugar and food coloring trigger certain behavior in children, but it is in no way related to causing ADHD. Also, avoiding sugar in children with ADHD is not a treatment/cure for this disorder. See a professional on the matter before taking or adding certain foods to their diet.
Hyperactive children are likely to have ADHD. All children are very energetic; this doesn’t mean they have any condition whatsoever. To determine the possibility of ADHD in children more conditions must be present; therefore, a diagnosis could tell whether or not the child has this disorder.

ADHD creates complications and affects the performance of children in general. The bright side is that this disorder has a treatment and the symptoms lessen with age. Sadly, there are cases where this deficit disorder doesn’t fade and stays with the children. If your kids are struggling to fit in school because of ADHD, the best thing you could do is get assistance from experts to help you out. Autism Soccer offers soccer lessons for children with special needs, contact them to help your loved ones starting today!