Each in his own opinion
Exceeding stiff and strong,
Though each was partly in the right,
And all were in the wrong!
These lines from John Godfrey’s poem apply
to our understanding of autism as well. In relation to Autism, the
interpretation and attribution are inextricable in a way because there is much
more to it than science. For a child with autism, their condition is not a
disease or illness but a long term symbiosis rather than a temporary alliance.
They have their own perspective of doing things that can change the way we
ourselves see and do things. Autism brings to life fresh insights and a
perspective that offer us a new way of looking at, and interacting with certain
life situations.
In many cases, autism is diagnosed on the
basis of certain behavioral patterns like issues related to socializing and
bonding with others. We all have a natural – intellectual gift. We can figure
out what other people may be thinking on the basis of different cues that we
pick up from their actions and body language. Children with autism have
problems with these types of intellectual abilities that may lead to
difficulties they face in forming social relationships and bonding.
Autism schools provide tailored programs for
children with neurodevelopment disorders that focus on the variations in
individual motor and sensory processing systems. When educators, trainers and
parents work together to deal with students with ASD, the children can develop
a remarkable sense of resiliency and, over time, develop tools and strategies
that can help them in dealing with others.
The main challenge that educators and
trainers at any autism school in NYC have to face is to develop a sense of
affinity among the children with neurodevelopment disorders. Through an
individualized training plan an educator can help them relate to their friends,
family and teachers with meaningful and emotional words and gestures. To
nurture children’s social and academic growth, it is important to work on their
weakness and difficulties rather than focusing only on strengths.
When adapting this type of approach, we can
all free ourselves from the bars of narrow-mindedness and offer these children
ways to further their personal development.
