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People with autism tend to behave in socially unacceptable ways, and there may be reasons behind this. Medical researchers suggest that unusual behavior in individuals with autism may be linked to their inability to focus on the person speaking to them, or because the person with autism is trying to convey a message but is unable to express it. This is due to a lack of focus and a tendency to avoid eye contact with the person they are communicating with. Additionally, many individuals with autism may experience what is known as a severe meltdown, which literally means that the person with autism tends to scream or have tantrums in situations of psychological distress. This meltdown can be expressed verbally, such as through screaming, or physically, through actions like hitting, kicking, or even biting. Another form of behavior seen in individuals with autism may be related to their inability to cope with anxiety-inducing situations. This can lead to unusual conditions and behaviors, including, but not limited to, becoming easily impatient, difficulty concentrating, trouble sleeping, depression, or forming attachments to specific people or objects.

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder usually appear between the ages of two and three years.

The scientifically correct phrase is (virtual world) and not virtual autism, which is what children live in, affected by the abundance of viewing. The term (autism spectrum) is not used for what has appeared these days as virtual autism, as this, if it indicates anything, indicates a chaos of terminology.

These behaviors require analysis to determine whether biting, screaming, and stubbornness are behaviors or permanent problems.

First, a family with a young man on the autism spectrum needs to understand the psychological needs of such an individual; he simply desires attention, acceptance of himself and his behaviors, and a sense of being embraced and understood.

Secondly: Organizing the life of the young man with autism spectrum disorder according to his preferences and desires.

Thirdly: Addressing the practical needs that help him live his life without pain.

English is the first language in this case, as it is the primary choice that the person with autism spectrum loves and wants to express himself through. It is therefore necessary to provide him with someone to talk to and teach him mental, life and social skills. After mastering the skills, we look for the second language.

Dealing with sexual desires is a reaction to unmet needs and emotions. The basic emotions in humans — anger, fear, sadness, happiness, confusion, and hesitation — are often not allowed to be expressed freely by children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

إن يتعرف الشاب على إن هذا السلوك لا يتم في كل مكان بل مكان خاص به ولا يسمح ممارسته قط إلا في هذا المكان.

التعامل مع الشاب برفق عندما تنتابه النوبات الجنسية فهو يحتاج إلى من يأخذ بيديه ويرشده.

قد يؤدى هذا الحل إلى أن يغمر نفسه في وابل من ممارسة العادة السرية وهنا على المربى أو المرافق أن يشغله كثيرًا بأعمال تجعله ينسى ما يريد فعله.

لا تعتمد على (إذا كان للشاب نسبة إدراك علينا أن نتكلم معه ونحذره من سوء ما يفعل ….) كل هذا لا يجدى ولا يعط نتيجة إيجابية ولا يمتنع الشاب عن هذا الفعل لأننا اتفقنا من قبل أنها عواطف غير مشبعة وما دامت المشكلة تتعلق بالعواطف الانسانية فاللين يعطى نتائج جيدة.

إن التحكم في سلوكيات الشباب المصابين باضطراب طيف التوحد تعتمد على احتوائهم ثم وضع برامج رياضية تشغلهم .

إشباع عواطفهم الاساسية مثل.. من الضروري أن يعبر عن غضبه بالطريقة التي يرغبها وكذلك الفرح …. وكذلك الحزن

  • Learning positive, acceptable behavior is difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder, but it’s easier for adults with autism spectrum disorder. They are idealistic teenagers as long as their basic emotions are met.
  • Establish a routine for your child to deal with buying and selling situations, for example. If he reaches the stage of mastery, change this routine and continue with it to the point of innovation and spontaneity. Training in positive behavior through routine facilitates innovation and spontaneity in dealing with situations.

– اشهر الاساليب المعروفة فى أوطاننا العربية هو اسلوب التحليل السلوكي التطبيقي (ABA

- The psycho-physical balance method, which relies on paying attention to both the psychological and physical aspects.

- The psychological aspect: It is based on focusing on the emotional containment of the young person with autism spectrum disorder.

- The physical aspect: It is based on the importance of sports and movement in the life of a young person with autism spectrum disorder.

- the money

- Social insecurity

- The difference in language, dialect or synonyms that he was dealing with.

It is not correct to place all the burdens and mistakes on the term adolescence. We must investigate the type of relapse (linguistic, cognitive, behavioral, internal psychological). No matter how the type of relapse changes, the parents must be emotionally stable and psychologically calm and not constantly complain about the young man or woman until this relapse passes and does not leave a negative impact.

There is nothing more important than the company of the mother, father, and siblings with the person with autism spectrum disorder. This is the most important means of entertainment. After that, sports and fine motor games such as drawing, coloring, and other activities that are preferred by the person.

  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), early indicators that children may be at risk for autism spectrum disorder are:
  • At 12 months, the child does not respond when called by his name.At 14 months, a child does not point at objects to show interest.
  • At 14 months of age, the child does not point a finger at objects to show interest in them.
  • At 18 months, the child does not play pretend play.
  • He is not afraid of the surrounding dangers.
  • Does not respond to traditional teaching methods.
  • He doesn’t want to hug anyone, and no one hugs him.
  • Does not respond to verbal cues (acts deaf).
  • Inappropriate laughter and giggles.
  • Poor or no eye contact.Difficulty socializing with other children.
  • Gross and fine motor skills are abnormal (may not want to kick a ball but prefer to build blocks).
  • He rotates things.
  • He prefers to stay alone.
  • He appears to be pain-free.
  • He plays in a strange way and for a long time.
  • He gets angry and sad for no apparent or logical reason.
  • Insists on repeating the behavior and refuses change in environment or routine.
  • Repeats words he hears (repeating words or phrases in a recorded form).
  • He has difficulty expressing his needs, and uses signs or gestures to express words.
  • He has difficulty expressing his needs and uses signs or gestures to convey words.

نهج تحليل السلوك التطبيقي وهو الأكثر شيوعًا واستخدامًا في مرحلة الطفولة المبكرة ويشار إليه إلى أنه مجموعة واسعة من التدخلات التي تستخدم المكافأة لتشجيع وتعزيز المهارات. وإحدى هذه التدخلات، هو نموذج دنفر للتدخل المبكر ESDM وهو نموذج يطبق استراتيجيات تحليل السلوك التطبيقي أثناء اللعب لمساعدة الطفل على التعبير عن مشاعره، وتكوين العلاقات الاجتماعية والتحدث ويتم ذلك عن طريق تسهيل التفاعلات الإيجابية، تم تصميم هذا التدخل لمساعدة الطفل على بناء وتطوير المهارات الاجتماعية والعاطفية إلى جانب مهارات الإدراك واللغة. ولمزيد من المعلومات حول الأنواع على الرابط أدناه<br> https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/early-interventions-explained 

?How do I know if my child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
People with autism tend to behave in socially unacceptable ways, and there is often a reason behind this. Medical researchers point out that the unusual behavior of individuals with autism is often linked to their inability to focus on the person speaking to them, or because the individual with autism is trying to send a message to the other person but is unable to express it. This is due to a lack of focus and a tendency to avoid eye contact with the person they are communicating with.

Additionally, many individuals with autism may experience what is known as a “meltdown,” which literally means the autistic person may scream or have outbursts during times of psychological stress. This meltdown may be expressed verbally (such as yelling) or physically (through behaviors like hitting, kicking, or biting).

Another form of behavior associated with autism is the inability to cope with anxiety-inducing situations, which may lead to unusual behaviors and conditions including, but not limited to: losing patience easily, difficulty concentrating, trouble sleeping, depression, or becoming attached to specific people or objects.
?When do autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms appear
Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) usually appear between the ages of two and three years old.
?What is Virtual Autism
The scientifically accurate term is “the virtual world,” not “virtual autism.” Children today are deeply influenced by excessive screen exposure and media consumption, leading them to live in a virtual environment. However, the term “Autism Spectrum Disorder” (ASD) should not be applied to what is now commonly referred to as “virtual autism.” This misuse reflects a confusion and disorder in terminology, as true autism is a neurodevelopmental condition, while the behaviors observed due to screen overexposure stem from environmental factors, not neurological ones.
?How to deal with aggressive behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (biting, screaming, stubbornness)
These behaviors require analysis to determine whether biting, screaming, and stubbornness are behaviors or permanent problems.
?How does a family cope with the pressures as a young person with autism spectrum disorder gets older
First, families with a young person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need to understand the psychological needs of a young person with ASD. This young person simply desires attention, acceptance of their behavior, and support.

Second, organize the life of the young person with ASD according to their likes and dislikes.

Third, address the logical needs that help them live a pain-free life.
?What are the support options for people with autism spectrum disorder who have English language skills
Dealing with sexual desires is a reaction to unsatisfied needs and emotions. The basic human emotions (anger, fear, sadness, happiness, confusion and bewilderment) are not allowed for our children with autism to experience in the way they want. They are forbidden from getting angry. They are forbidden from behaviors that indicate fear, even though these behaviors provide them with security and calm. The same applies to sadness and hesitation. Even happiness may be interpreted incorrectly. Sexual expression, in all its degrees, from moral to physical, is an expression of emotion. The problem is not in expressing emotion, but rather in the way this physical emotion is expressed, which is not planned for by the majority of autism spectrum youth.

The solution for the parents: The young man should realize that this behavior doesn’t happen everywhere, but rather has its own special place, and is only permitted in that place.

Deal gently with the young man when he experiences sexual urges, as he needs someone to guide him.

This solution may lead him to indulge in a torrent of masturbation, in which case the guardian or companion must frequently engage him in activities that will make him forget what he wants to do.

Do not rely on (if the young man has a degree of awareness, we must talk to him and warn him against the bad things he is doing…) All of this is useless and does not give a positive result, and the young man should not refrain from this action because we agreed before that these are unsatisfied emotions, and as long as the problem is related to human emotions, then leniency gives good results.

Controlling the behavior of young people with autism spectrum disorder depends on containing them and then developing exercise programs that engage them. Satisfying their basic emotions, such as… It is essential for them to express their anger in the way they desire, as well as joy… and sadness.
?How are people with autism spectrum disorder trained in acceptable positive behavior patterns after reaching adolescence
Learning acceptable, positive behavior is difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder, but it’s easy for adults with autism spectrum disorder. They are idealistic as teenagers, as long as their basic emotions are met. Set a routine for your child when dealing with buying and selling situations, for example. If they reach mastery, change this routine and continue with it until they become innovative and spontaneous. Training positive behavior through routines facilitates innovation and spontaneity in dealing with situations.
?What are the early behavioral intervention methods for puberty for people with autism spectrum disorder
The most well-known method in our Arab countries is Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).

– The psychophysical balance method, which relies on focusing on both the psychological and physical aspects.
– The psychological aspect: focuses on providing emotional support for the young person with autism spectrum disorder.
– The physical aspect: emphasizes the importance of sports and movement in the life of the young person with autism spectrum disorder.
?How to cope with relapse in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
1- Money
2- Social insecurity
3- Differences in language, dialect, or synonyms used

By placing all the burdens and mistakes on the term adolescence, it is not correct. We must examine the type of relapse (linguistic, cognitive, behavioral, internal psychological). Regardless of the type of relapse, parents must maintain emotional stability and psychological calm and refrain from constantly complaining about the young man or woman until this relapse passes and leaves no negative impact.
?What are some entertainment options for teens with autism spectrum disorder
There is nothing more important than the company of the mother, father, and siblings with the person with autism spectrum disorder. This is the most important means of entertainment. After that, sports and fine motor games such as drawing, coloring, and other activities that are preferred by the person.
?What are the early signs of autism spectrum disorder in children
The early signs of autism spectrum disorder may include lack of eye contact, delayed speech development, repetitive behaviors, lack of interest in playing with peers, limited emotional expression, and difficulties in understanding or responding to social cues.

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