Do you believe that a child with autism cannot be gifted?
Autism can be cured over time?
Only doctors can help children regarding autism?
As a Ph.D. in Education and a specialist in Special and Inclusive
Education, I say no. This is based on my studies and research on Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD. (Assouline et al., 2008; American Psychiatric
Association-APA, 2013; Meleady, et al. 2020; Ministry of Health, 2014; Hirai,
et al. 2020; Davidson Institute, 2020, PsychCentral, 2020, among others).
It is possible to define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a
neurodevelopmental disorder with complex genetics, characterized by compromised
social communication and repetitive behaviors and interests (Hirai, et al.
2020; Assouline et al., 2008).
It is a myth
to think that the child with autism cannot also be gifted. There may be cases
of children with autism who are also highly skilled in some area (s) of
interest. This fact is called double exceptionality, when a child has two types
of special educational needs (Assouline et al., 2008; Davidson Institute, 2020,
PsychCentral, 2020).
It is also a myth to think that autism can be cured over time, or it
passes with age, as some people think. It is essential that there is a
treatment based on scientific research as soon as possible to help children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD., In their social interaction, in their
autonomy, among other issues that involve their daily life.
There are families and teachers who may not value early intervention, but
the sooner the intervention is performed, the better results can happen! In the
absence of therapy or if the treatment occurs late, the child is less likely to
develop his/her abilities.
Finally, another myth is to think that only doctors can help children
with autism. All help is important, especially if it is based on scientific
knowledge. Medical intervention is very important for children with autism, but
it is not the only help they can receive. Due to the wide range of disorders
associated with autism, it is important that children with this disorder have
the support of family, school professionals, people from their social
environment, at all times.
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References
American
Psychiatric Association-APA. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (5 edicao) Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Assouline, S.
G.; Nicpon, M. F; Colangelo, N.; O’Brien, M. (2008). The Paradox of Giftedness
and Autism. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED535140.pdf
Davidson Institute (2020). Gifted children
with Asperger's Syndrome. https://www.davidsongifted.org/search-database/entry/a10167#:~:text=AS%20is%20a%20disorder%20in,traits%20of%20a%20gifted%20child
Hirai,
T.; Usui, N.; Iwata, K.; Miyachi, T. Tsuchiya, K. J. Xie, M.J.; Nakamura, K.; Tsujii, M.; Sugiyama, T.; Matsuzaki, H. (2020). Increased plasma lipoprotein lipase activity in males with autism
spectrum disorder. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101630
Meleady,
J; Nearchou,
F.; Bramham,
J. ; Carr,
A. (2020). Family
adaptation among parents of children on the autism spectrum without a comorbid
intellectual disability:
A test of the Double ABCX model. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101637