Learning About Autism On World Autism Awareness Day

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[{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1491052139903","data":"Have you ever heard about autism? Chances are you haven't, mental health disorders are not really talked about in India as they are seen as something shameful. It is not really surprising, considering how much emphasis we put on having perfect children through whom we can live vicariously. <\/p>If you think I sound bitter about the so called great Indian family values system, it is because I am. I grew up with people who had mental disorders who were shunned by this great family system of ours, and while everyone has heard of depression, nobody talks about autism. <\/p>This, inspite of autism being common in India. Every year, 1 million people are diagnosed with the disorder. But what is it, exactly, you may wonder? I'm here to tell you about autism, these are the things you should know about.<\/p>1. What exactly is autism?<\/b><\/p>The very first result on Google gives you this: 'Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not one autism but many types, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences.'<\/p>It is a disease that can affect how a child grows up, and there are plenty of children that go undiagnosed where because their parents simply lack the awareness of mental disorders, or cannot comprehend that their so called 'perfect' child can have something wrong with them. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1491052844126","data":"2. Why should you know about it? <\/b><\/p>Because more children than ever are being diagnosed with autism, and they need your help more than your scorn. Children with autism cannot socialise or interact with other people like those who have no disorders. It affects their development as a child and their personal lives as an adult. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1491053161621","data":"3. What can be done? <\/b><\/p>You can start by raising awareness about the disorder and realising that it is not a disease, but a condition that requires the utmost love and care one can offer. You can also donate to Autism India or Action For Autism, or volunteer.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1491053345563","data":"India needs to get over its fear of mental disorders. The state of mental health facilities in this country is absolutely pathetic, to the point of being inhuman. This isn't helped by the fact that many see the mentally disabled as lacking, and if not recognised, the child will be put through torture for not scoring enough marks in school and thus retreating further into their shells. <\/p>This must stop, and it can only stop if you empower yourself with knowledge, and pass it on to others. People with autism are normal, even if our great society might not think they are. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1491053487408","data":"58dfabfb427c1"}]

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