Event to Raise awareness for Autism PDF

EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR AUTISM

Table of contents
Aim/ problem statement 3
Justification 3
Method 5
Timetable 6
Bibliography 8

Aim/ problem statement
Autism Spectrum Disorder or Autism is a permanent developmental condition that can be
characterised by a broad range of symptoms like repetitive behaviour, challenges with social
skills, nonverbal communication and speech impediment. Autism can be categorised into many
sub types and each Autistic person has a different set of strengths and challenges. There are a
number of physical and environmental factor that contribute to the development of autism, which
is often accompanied with other medical issues like Gastrointestinal disorders, seizures, sleep
disturbances etc. an estimated 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with Autism1. Sensory issues such
as aversion to certain lights, sounds and other sensations are also common in people with autism.
Early signs of autism usually manifest by the age of 2 or 32. The event to raise awareness for
autism aims to deepen the society’s understanding and knowledge of the subject and improve the
lives of people affected by the autism spectrum. Through this event we aim to
● Understand the different causes and types of autism
● Understand the early signs and autism
● Understand the different methods of diagnosing autism
● Enhance the overall understanding of autism in society
We believe that event can enhance the lives of people affected and accelerate the development of
a spectrum of solutions for a better tomorrow.
Justification
Autism refers to range of developmental inefficiencies like troubles with social interaction,
restricted behaviour, cognitive deficiencies, and repetitive behaviour. It manifests differently in
different individuals and is thus referred to as a spectrum disorder. While some symptoms are
more prominent than others and are clear indicators of the disorder, often symptoms are mild and
go undiagnosed until adulthood. It is necessary to increase awareness and create a chance for the
affected, to come forward, even at a later stage of life3. The Objective Of this event will be to
create a sense of mutual understanding of this delicate and complex issue by using helpdesks,
1 Alok Sharma, 'PET - CT Scan Shows Decreased Severity Of Autism After Autologous Cellular
Therapy: A Case Report' (2016) 06 Autism-Open Access.
2 'Communicating Concern About Early Signs Of Autism To Parents' (2015) 17 The AMA Journal of
Ethic.
3 'International Society For Autism Research News' (2015) 8 Autism Research.