14 Apr 2nd April is World Autism Awareness Day 💙 In recent years, major progress has been made in increasing awareness and acceptance of autism, not least thanks to the many amazing autistic advocates who have worked tirelessly to bring the lived experience of autistic people to the wider world. The World Autism Day theme for 2023 is Transforming the narrative: Contributions at home, at work, in the arts and in policymaking.
Moving away from the narrative of curing or converting autistic people and instead focusing on accepting, supporting and including autistic people, and advocating for their rights. This is a major transformation for all autistic people, their allies, the wider neurodiversity community and the world at large. It enables autistic people to claim their dignity and self-esteem, and to become fully integrated as valued members of their families and societies.
Autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong development condition characterised by difficulties in social interaction, communication, restricted and repetitive interests and behaviours, and sensory sensitivities.The word spectrum reflects the wide range of challenges that people on the spectrum experience and the extent to which they may be affected. People on the autism spectrum experience difficulties with social interaction and impaired and unusual verbal and non-verbal communication.😳
The quality of life for many children and adults can be significantly improved by an early diagnosis and appropriate evidence informed treatment. Early intervention is important and effective in improving outcomes for children with ASD. 🚀🚀🚀
Here at My Favourite Physio, our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists 🤓 see many children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and through specifically tailored Physiotherapy Early Intervention programs, we help each child become the best version that they can be! 💪Ring us at (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to speak to one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists and learn how we can help your child unlock their full potential.
To find out more about autism go to www.autismspectrum.org.au
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