Understanding the Autism Spectrum

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Understanding the Autism Spectrum
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LPC
Executive Director, AllCEUs
Objectives
 It is called a "spectrum" disorder because people with ASD can have a range of symptoms
Symptoms
 Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, as manifested by the following, currently or by history
 Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, ranging, for example, from abnormal social approach and failure of normal back-and-forth conversation; to reduced sharing of interests, emotions, or affect; to failure to initiate or respond to social interactions.
 Direct communication
 Honesty
 Nonjudgmental listening
 Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, ranging, for example, from poorly integrated verbal and nonverbal communication; to abnormalities in eye contact and body language or deficits in understanding and use of gestures; to a total lack of facial expressions and nonverbal communication.
 They often think in pictures or video
Frequent Co-Occurring Issues
 Epilepsy ~30% of people with autism
 Grand mal or absence seizures cause the person with ASD to blank out or stare into space for a few seconds are often triggered by
 Hyperventilation
 Malfunctioning fluorescent lights
 Intense strobe lights like visual fire alarms.
 Natural light, such as sunlight, especially when shimmering off water, flickering through trees or through the slats of Venetian blinds.
 Certain visual patterns, especially stripes of contrasting colors.
 Gastrointestinal problems - 46-85%
 Pain caused by GI issues is sometimes recognized because of a change in a child’s behavior, such as an increase in self-soothing behaviors like rocking or outbursts of aggression or self-injury
 Children with ASD do not develop a perception of themselves as active agents that can deal with novel, incongruent disorganizing information.
 They do not experience their capacity for emotion mediation.
 Social impairments in children with ASD interfere with the ability for parents to be responsive/sensitive.
 Lack of responsive parenting impairs parents ability to provide timely and responsive support which could provide a safe route to exploration and growth.
 Children with autism are attached to their parents. However, the way they express this attachment can be unusual. To parents, it may seem as if their child is disconnected. Both children and adults with autism also tend to have difficulty interpreting what others are thinking and feeling.
 Children with ASD form generalized expectations that engaging in novel situations will have catastrophic consequences, in contrast to the autonomous, growth-seeking efforts of their neuro-typical peers
 Parents of children with ASD spend considerable energy just obtaining their child’s attention which distracts from energy used to enhance their interactions
 Parents of children with ASD must employ more ‘high-intensity’ and directive methods, such as increased physical contact, as well as providing more cues and prompts
 By toddlerhood, most children with ASD have switched from passivity to more active avoidance and emotional disengagement.
 “negative mutual influence cycle” in which both parents and infants are unwittingly propelled to respond to one another in increasingly abnormal ways that dramatically impact their subsequent relationship
Interventions
 Be consistent
 Stick to a schedule
 Reward good behavior
 Use teachable moments
 Create a safety zone with visual cues
 Pay attention to the kinds of sounds they make, their facial expressions, and the gestures they use when they’re tired, hungry, or want something
 Remember that behavior is a way of communicating. Find the motivation behind the behavior
 Make time for fun
 Pay attention to sensory over- or under- sensitivities and their impact on behaviors
 Teach tasks in small steps using visual cues
 Seek respite care
 Explore individual, marriage or family counseling
 Keep a daily log using text and/or pictures
 Break large tasks (clean your room) down into smaller tasks
 Teach interpersonal interactions through cartooning
 Help the child communicate by using drawing
 Use the term challenges instead of weaknesses
 Explain the diagnosis to the patient
Examples of Autism in the Media
Summary
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  • @jasperrocks782
    @jasperrocks7822 жыл бұрын

    Hey there, I'm on the spectrum and I've been watching a lot of your videos recently. One of my special interests is psychology, and I really love your videos, they're very helpful! There's a lot of misinformation about autism online, and I'm grateful for this video because it's very accurate. Usually neurotypicals have a lot of misconceptions. I do want to inform you that the autistic community rejects autism speaks and the puzzle piece symbol, and we now use a gold or rainbow infinity symbol. Other than that, your video was very accurate and thank you for representing us so well!

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words about the video. I will look into the newer symbols....I cover a lot of different areas, hard to keep up. Have a great day.

  • @redredkroovy

    @redredkroovy

    Жыл бұрын

    @Beatrix In Christ curious what herbs he is trying. I used to dig roots for a living and am fascinated with her Al medicinal uses.

  • @ShigekiHizashi

    @ShigekiHizashi

    Жыл бұрын

    @Beatrix In Christ well?

  • @sarahcouture24

    @sarahcouture24

    Жыл бұрын

    I love psychology too! I’m not sure if I’m on the spectrum, but I have a LOT of these traits. It would definitely make more sense of many little instances in my life that just seemed idiosyncratic or offbeat at the time lol.

  • @user-nx3il8di6m

    @user-nx3il8di6m

    4 ай бұрын

    My son has been diagnosed of autism spectrum since child and has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Omena herbs have helped him get rid of it completely

  • @superdavedfw
    @superdavedfw8 ай бұрын

    55:32 Also, the movie "The Big Short" based on a true story about the 2008 housing crash, has implications of ASD. Christian Bale plays Michael Burry, who takes a strong interest in economics, saw patterns no one else saw, very direct and awkward in his speech, etc. In real life, Michael Burry hasn't been officially diagnosed with ASD, but the possibilities has been talked about. Good movie. (Rated R)

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for sharing

  • @strictnonconformist7369
    @strictnonconformist736910 ай бұрын

    I’m autistic. I’ve never thought in pictures, though I may tend towards a visual description. I have vivid dreams where I have created entire books, but I have aphantasia and cannot visualize anything more than a small bit in a fraction of a second flash. All those visual aids seem to rely on thinking in pictures, but for those of us autistics with aphantasia, I suspect if others are like me, arbitrary graphics/icons cause more problems than written language. I don’t think in the same form of graphical icons as most seem to be. From what I’ve read, there seems to be a higher percentage of us on the spectrum with aphantasia than in the rest of the population. I’ve even seen it mentioned as perhaps being a deeper form of autism, an interesting thought from my perspective, as I’m very capable of taking care of myself, but with how support levels are defined with outward behaviors that make allistics uncomfortable as a factor at least as much as other things, I suspect I’m not level 1 support, for all that silliness, despite frankly being more self-supporting and capable than many allistics. I absolutely do rock as one of my stims, as that works. I also work in big tech.

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching the video and for sharing

  • @jadeyyhemmings6367
    @jadeyyhemmings63672 жыл бұрын

    My son who six had MDA back in 2020 was tested for autism and he on spectrum was a long wait to find out as he struggles with his speech and behaviour problems can find relationships hard to .but it good to read books and listening to you tube videos such as this one to help me as parent .

  • @jayjohnson5016

    @jayjohnson5016

    9 ай бұрын

    nigga what

  • @teddyperkins1721
    @teddyperkins17212 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. My daughter was just diagnosed and I am trying to find as much information as possible.

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness

  • @deborahlloyd5938

    @deborahlloyd5938

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have noticed my 7year old grandson that shows some behavior issues my daughter doesn't understand what happened to her son can you tell me what type of doctor do I need to take my grandson for diagnosis I need help!

  • @tomtbi
    @tomtbi Жыл бұрын

    I had a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) at age 26 and it has worsened my Autistic symptoms... I have found Medication,Therapy and Support Groups very helpful in dealing with my Autistic and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) issues ..

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    Жыл бұрын

    I am sorry about that and am glad you found what works for you

  • @tomtbi
    @tomtbi Жыл бұрын

    I struggle with change all the time ..

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    Жыл бұрын

    I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it?

  • @sarageorge8816
    @sarageorge88162 жыл бұрын

    I am 39 yr old Mother and I have moderate to severe Autism and I have seizures,you are answering a lot of my wondering,walking through life puzzled and confused about myself but you have answered me,I do not understand why the therapist specialist said that I'm moderate to severe,my oldest son is more severe he also has seizures but not very often now days,but me I may be in the middle of moderate to severe,it is very noticeable that I am Autistic,but I'm not severe,I feel other people's feelings around me,it gets overwhelming,when I walk into a room to another person I can feel what they are feeling and it feels as if I myself am feeling that emotion as the other person,When they are feeling stressed or sad or depressed,I too become stressed or sad or depressed,but I think there's a way to keep myself from feeling people's feelings, emotions,sometimes I have to remove myself from that person if there emotions overwhelm me,my mind is confusing,or theres to much going on in my my mind and I get upset,my nerves can't handle whats going on in my mind,sound on TV. Then someone talking,or even me talking with all this inner sound in my mind and outer sounds..I get a little bit upset,so for comfort I go listen to Joyce Meyer,or Christine Cain,Jentezen Franklin,Robert Morris,i listen to them when I'm stressed because I love God,I love hearing Preachers,I am a saved Christian,I received the Holy Spirit and God helps me a lot in all areas,and I Pray a lot,I will also say Jesus Jesus Jesus and saying Jesus also calms me,I am more sensitive to a lot of things,I want to get my youngest son tested for Autism,I think I'm seeing Autistic symptoms in him,he is 13.thank you for talking about Autism and seizures,I have epileptic seizures I think it is,my oldest son was born with his intestines on the outside of him,he has more severe Autism,he is 15 now and doing awesome! And he is talking more,he says new words,I hear him say new sentences lately.i think having Autism is great,it's not a problem,I look at it as it is very awesome,sometimes fun,sometimes sad,confusing,but it has been some life,very unique,and a experience,I am very thankful.

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

  • @rachmcd160

    @rachmcd160

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I have the feeling other peoples emotions sensitivity and slight seisures as well. Kinesiology (PKP) is the best treatment for this as it is non drug and it is a long term solution. PKP uses the combination of accupressure and homeopathy with biofeedback and it helps clear neurological learning or functioning boundries and clear stress reaction to anything. It's great for kids as well

  • @maxorloff1641
    @maxorloff16412 жыл бұрын

    Hi, my grandson, 4, was recently diagnosed with Asperger but neuropsychologist said "maybe" because it is hard to diagnose at that age. By now he can't talk, he shakes his hands sometimes, run in circles, use pampers at night and he prefers crunchy food only. He started kindergarden a few months ago and has improved a little bit. 💜

  • @turtleanton6539

    @turtleanton6539

    8 ай бұрын

    Try beft year again. I hope he can find help😊

  • @HShango
    @HShango Жыл бұрын

    I'm on a spectrum myself

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching the video. What did you find most useful from it?

  • @donkeeefarms3795
    @donkeeefarms37952 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation.

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!

  • @strictnonconformist7369
    @strictnonconformist736910 ай бұрын

    Those on the spectrum are not restricted to a single special interest/ focus at a time: there may readily be a number of them. For one thing, they may change over time as to what the current focus is on.

  • @beanbroly
    @beanbroly3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the good work

  • @jasonpinson8755
    @jasonpinson8755 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.💯👤💖

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzread.infosearch?query=autism

  • @tomtbi
    @tomtbi Жыл бұрын

    I think the Autism Spectrum and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are similar in that like The Autism Spectrum, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) effects every person differently... In both The Autism Spectrum and Traumatic Brain Injury there is no " One size fits all" treatment...

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. I agree :)

  • @s.lilley6503
    @s.lilley65033 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Thank you!

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @SuperCurious
    @SuperCurious2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤️

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @SuperCurious

    @SuperCurious

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DocSnipes Thank you for the reply. I am so thankful for this video. I work as a support teacher in the UK with three students. One in particular I have had the pleasure to come to understand better, he is on the spectrum. As I have learned to know him he, has taught me so much. Now my challenge is to teach the teachers about him, to help him communicate with his teachers and to have his teachers understand and communicate effectivly with him. Your video and hard work are contributing directly to this feat. Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️

  • @samanthamartin9712
    @samanthamartin97123 жыл бұрын

    Ty for sharing and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ❤️🙏❤️

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    3 жыл бұрын

    And you as well. Wishing you peace, health and happiness. Thanks for watching.

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bless you. I also have another KZread Channel, I just started: Good Orderly Direction | Practical Bible Study kzread.info/dron/YYJCD94NU3_qdbkSEyHLrg.html Please consider liking and subscribing.

  • @kahlodiego5299
    @kahlodiego52992 жыл бұрын

    I think you can have high functioning people on the spectrum who are really struggling. Youre misread and then you start to believe other peoples awful interpretations of your behavior.

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

  • @gregorybabbitt2082
    @gregorybabbitt20827 ай бұрын

    We need to lose the view of this as abnormal. I sometimes wonder if ASD and ADHD type personality traits, which often co-occur in many people, might actually represent a much evolutionary older form of 'normal' in human behavior. If you think about it, in their higher functioning manifestations, these traits can be quite advantageous in the natural environment. The joy in repetitive behavior and routine (ASD) could have been harnessed for all sorts of adaptive technological things like spinning wool, gathering and processing food, or making tools, whereas the ability to be hyperactive, quick and impulsive, and notice changes in finer details of the environment (i.e. distractions within ADHD) could have been clearly an asset in tracking and hunting. Only once cities and civilizations were built upon the backs of these hard-working and talented people, would the evolution of neurotypical traits and social politics become more useful. Has anyone out there ever seen any academic study of this idea? I did find several recent genomic studies suggesting that QTLs related to these have been in decline since neolithic times. BTW - I am a biologist, not a psychologist.

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes, you are right, these traits can be advantageous in the natural environment. Thanks for watching the video and for sharing

  • @annanowak2577
    @annanowak25772 жыл бұрын

    🤗

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @turtleanton6539
    @turtleanton65398 ай бұрын

    😊😊😊🎉

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching the video

  • @BartFromDaygo
    @BartFromDaygo3 жыл бұрын

    My girl friend say i use it as a excuse

  • @sarageorge8816

    @sarageorge8816

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's never an excuse,I have to remind others hey keep in mind that I am Autistic,please work with me here.I can't be around people who tell me that I use my Autism as an excuse,it's not something that we can help,I will be Praying for you,and your girlfriend needs Prayer I will Pray for her too in Jesus Name.

  • @rosexthermite
    @rosexthermite2 жыл бұрын

    dont you love when neurotypicals use puzzle pieces to represent autism this is sarcasm

  • @DocSnipes

    @DocSnipes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @Feminazi1dc

    @Feminazi1dc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Listen I'm autistic and you can't be getting mad at people for that. People aren't gonna know what they don't know.

  • @rosexthermite

    @rosexthermite

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Feminazi1dc nah, you listen. i'm autistic and i am allowed to be angry that neurotypicals can't do basic research. this is a commonly known hate symbol in the autism community, which is not understanding autism spectrum disorder. the use of "symptoms" is out dated too. and saying autism can be very problematic?? ALSO. functioning labels. i hate this video and you can't tell me "ohhh you can't be mad it's just an ignorant neurotypical" when this is supposed to be an informative video.

  • @rosexthermite

    @rosexthermite

    Жыл бұрын

    @Beatrix In Christ you neurotypicals make me fucking mad. a lack of verbal communication is not all autism is, and you forcing him to mask all his autistic traits is not reversing his autism. you should fight for change in society, not in your autistic son. it's either he's now masking for you because you don't accept his autism as apart of him or he never had it in the first place. you are born with autism and it never goes away.