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We briefly discussed Autism Spectrum Disorder in our last post , and also touched upon the challenges people on the spectrum might face. These challenges vary from social, sensory, communication, behavior, and cognitive. Various techniques are used to deal with each challenge.  Let's talk about communication. It includes four main components- Understanding, Talking, Reading, and Writing. Depending on the spectrum level, some people are able to understand and communicate to a decent level but others lack the ability to even communicate the basic needs. Besides the above issues, following directions and having conversations are also some of the challenges NeuroAtypicals face. Neuro Atypicals communicate via hand gestures, sign language, body movements, etc. These are very limited ways and not understandable by members outside the close vicinity. But studies and improvements in behavioral sciences, psychology, and technology have produced various methods that can help individuals on t

Spectrum, in its general term, is defined as a condition that is not limited to a specific set of values but can vary, without steps, as a continuum. Rainbow - a spectrum of colors, Electromagnetic spectrum- a range of frequencies, visible spectrum- a range of light, and so on. This analogy has now been applied to areas outside the optics. Starting from opinions such as the spectrum of political opinions, the spectrum of feelings, emotions, etc., etc. to medical diagnosis. Autism in the same way is a  brain developmental disorder but it varies in range and severity from person to person. The effects of ASD and the severity of symptoms are different in each person. According to research, 1 in 59 children in America is estimated to have Autism and it is 3 to 4 times more common in a boy than a girl. Characteristics of Autism fall into two categories: 1. Social Interaction and Communication Problem 2. Restricted and repeated patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities.  There are hund