Kamis, 28 November 2013

Unbelievable Autistic Drummer

Hello Friends...
This video is about a autistic boy who can play drum so good. Do you realize? Sometimes, even we can not play music. But this boy got an awesome talent. Remember, Autism is not a disease. Moreover, They even get so many talents. Watch this video. 



Source: YouTube-Joey5242

10 Year Old Blind Autistic Boy Sings Open the Eyes of my Heart

Hello Friends...
This video is about a ten years old boy with Autistic and Blind eyes. He sang church song "Open The Eyes of My Heart" with his beautiful voice.
This is one of the magic in autism. The awesome talent that found in autism children. Watch and listen... This is why you all need to realize that Autism is not an ill. #LSPRAutismTalent


Sources: YouTube-Mark Sohmer

Definition of AUTISM


What is autism?

Autisme adalah sebuah kondisi yang dialami seseorang yang mana bisa mempengaruhinya dalam berhubungan dan berkomunikasi dengan orang lain.
Individual dengan Autisme memiliki kelemahan dalam berkomunikasi, berinteraksi sosial, berimajinasi serta berperilaku. Autisme lebih sering dialami oleh anak laki-laki daripada perempuan. Beberapa diantaranya bahkan memiliki bakat khusus tertentu. 
Tidak ada individual dengan autisme yang sama persis fisiknya., namun mereka pada umumnya memiliki ciri-ciri yang sama. Autisme juga disebut Authistic Specturm Disorder (ASD) untuk mewakili banyaknya ciri khas khusus yang mungkin dimiliki oleh individual dengan autisme. Bagaimanapun perlu dicermati bahwa Autisme BUKANLAH penyakit mental. 

Apa ciri-ciri autisme?
1. Berkomunikasi.
Mengalami kesulitan dalam berkomunikasi baik secara verbal maupun non verbal. Contohnya, mereka tidak terlalu memahami bahasa tubuh, ekspresi muka atau nada suara.

2. Berinteraksi.
Mengalami kesulitan dalam berinteraksi sosial, contohnya menolak atau menghindar untuk bertatap muka, tidak ada usaha untuk melakukan interaksi dengan orang. Keengganan untuk berinteraksi lebih nyata pada anak sebaya dibandingkan terhadap orangtuanya.

3. Berperilaku.
Mengalami kesulitan dalam berperilaku, contohnya seperti tidak mengerti cara bertingkah laku, berperilaku monoton dan melakukan gerakan yang sama berulang-ulang selama beberapa jam. Anak dapat terlihat hiperaktif sekali. Tidak dapat diam, lari ke sana sini, melompat-lompat, berputar-putar, memukul benda berulang-ulang, namun dapat juga anak terlalu diam. 


Apa penyebab autisme?
Penyebab utama autisme sampai sekarang masih belum ditemukan. Peneletian menduga bahwa hal tersebut adalah faktor genetik. Autisme juga bosa dihubungkan dengan perkembangan otak baik sebelum, selama, atau bahkan setelah lahir. 

Diagnosa?
Penyakit ini bisa didiagnosa sejak berumur 18 bulan. Jika anda menduga anak anda menyandang autisme, silahkan hubungi rumah sakit terdekat yang memiliki klinik tumbuh kembang supaya anak anda diperiksa oleh dokter spesialis/Psikiater. 
-Mengindikasikan kebutuhan dengan menyentuh orang dewasa.
-Perilaku yang aneh
-Tertawa terbahak-bahak
-Suka melihat benda-benda yang berputar
-Tidak bisa kontak mata



Sources:
- London School Centre for Autism Awareness

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder

What Is Autism?

What Is Autism? What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. With the May 2013 publication of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual, all autism disorders were merged into one umbrella diagnosis of ASD. Previously, they were recognized as distinct subtypes, including autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome. 

ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances. Some persons with ASD excel in visual skills, music, math and art.
Autism appears to have its roots in very early brain development. However, the most obvious signs of autism and symptoms of autism tend to emerge between 2 and 3 years of age. Autism Speaks continues to fund research on effective methods for earlier diagnosis, as early intervention with proven behavioral therapies can improve outcomes. Increasing autism awareness is a key aspect of this work and one in which our families and volunteers play an invaluable role. Learn more …

How Common Is Autism?

Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 88 American children as on the autism spectrum–a ten-fold increase in prevalence in 40 years. Careful research shows that this increase is only partly explained by improved diagnosis and awareness. Studies also show that autism is four to five times more common among boys than girls. An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States.

ASD affects over 2 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Moreover, government autism statistics suggest that prevalence rates have increased 10 to 17 percent annually in recent years. There is no established explanation for this continuing increase, although improved diagnosis and environmental influences are two reasons often considered. Learn more …

What Causes Autism?

Not long ago, the answer to this question would have been “we have no idea.” Research is now delivering the answers. First and foremost, we now know that there is no one cause of autism just as there is no one type of autism. Over the last five years, scientists have identified a number of rare gene changes, or mutations, associated with autism. A small number of these are sufficient to cause autism by themselves. Most cases of autism, however, appear to be caused by a combination of autism risk genes and environmental factors influencing early brain development.
In the presence of a genetic predisposition to autism, a number of nongenetic, or “environmental,” stresses appear to further increase a child’s risk. The clearest evidence of these autism risk factors involves events before and during birth. They include advanced parental age at time of conception (both mom and dad), maternal illness during pregnancy and certain difficulties during birth, particularly those involving periods of oxygen deprivation to the baby’s brain. It is important to keep in mind that these factors, by themselves, do not cause autism. Rather, in combination with genetic risk factors, they appear to modestly increase risk.
A growing body of research suggests that a woman can reduce her risk of having a child with autism by taking prenatal vitamins containing folic acid and/or eating a diet rich in folic acid (at least 600 mcg a day) during the months before and after conception.  
Increasingly, researchers are looking at the role of the immune system in autism. Autism Speaks is working to increase awareness and investigation of these and other issues, where further research has the potential to improve the lives of those who struggle with autism. Learn more …

What Does It Mean to Be “On the Spectrum”?

 Each individual with autism is unique. Many of those on the autism spectrum have exceptional abilities in visual skills, music and academic skills. About 40 percent have average to above average intellectual abilities. Indeed, many persons on the spectrum take deserved pride in their distinctive abilities and “atypical” ways of viewing the world. Others with autism have significant disability and are unable to live independently. About 25 percent of individuals with ASD are nonverbal but can learn to communicate using other means. Autism Speaks’ mission is to improve the lives of all those on the autism spectrum. For some, this means the development and delivery of more effective treatments that can address significant challenges in communication and physical health. For others, it means increasing acceptance, respect and support.

Resources: We are pleased to offer many resource-packed tool kits for free download (here and here), including the 100 Day Kit for families who have a child recently diagnosed with autism. For still more information and resources please see our Video Glossary and FAQs and special sections on DiagnosisSymptomsLearn the Signs,TreatmentYour Child’s RightsAsperger Syndrome and PDD-NOSThese resources are made possible through the generous support of our families, volunteers and other donors.

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Kamis, 21 November 2013

What they think about AUTISM

Hello Friends...
Through this blog we will share everything about Autism. 
First, we uploaded a video on YouTube about "What is Autism?"
We asked some people about Autism in their basic knowledge. They have different answers with similar meaning. Let's watch and please give us your comments about "What is Autism?"

Friends of young generation, if you do not know exactly what is autism. Let's follow us, let's know together and let's care together!

How do you do?

Logo of AutismTalent

Hello everybody!
Let us introduce ourself. We are students from STIKOM The London School of Public Relations, Jakarta. Well... AutismTalent is a social movement which is created with purpose to build awareness of young generation about Autism world.
We particularly focus on Autism's talent. Do you know that they have awesome talents?
So, lets Care let's Do Care about Autism.

follow our:
Twitter: @autism_talent
Instragam: Autism Talent
and subsribe our Youtube: LSPR AutismTalent

Profile members:

Nama : Agustina
Born : 23 agustus 1992
Twitter : @tina_selomitha
"Autism itu sosok yang memiliki kesulitan dalam belajar lalu mereka juga sangat sulit berkomunikasi dengan yang lain, mereka lebih menutup diri. Asyik dgn dunianya sendiri tanpa memperdulikan org sekeliling nya. Akan tetapi dibalik kekurangannya, mereka memiliki bakat atau kemampuan yang luar biasa yang manusia lain tdk dapat melakukannya."


Name: Elika Angeline
Born: August 25, 1993
Twitter: @shaynaelika
"I have a relatives that have Autism son. I meet them every week. Therefore, I know a little bit about autism. Indeed, They are different. However, I could feel and know that they are something awesome. They are innocent and most of the time are really sincere for everything. Sometimes, they deliberately do something bad and I angry to them. But as time goes by, I understand that I should not be angry. They should be advised gently and sincerely. Friends, lets know more about them. "

Name: Shella Nadya
Born: October 6, 1993
Twitter: @shellonadya

"Autisma menurut saya pribadi merupakan suatu gangguan yang mempengaruhi kerja otak. Hal inilah yang membuat autisma sulit untuk berkomunikasi serta berinteraksi. Bukan hal yang tidak mungkin untuk mereka melakukan hal seperti apa yang kita lakukan, hanya saja butuh proses yang berbeda dengan kita pada umumnya. Oleh karena proses yang berbeda inilah autisma butuh support serta perhatian yang lebih, istilahnya butuh effort lebih yang dikeluarkan. Autisma memiliki perasaan yang sangat sensitive, mereka merasa sedih apabila kita menjauhi mereka, kesedihan mereka itu memang tidak bisa kita lihat, karena autisma sendiripun sulit untuk mengekspresikan apa yang mereka rasakan. Jangan karena mereka autisma kita menjauhi mereka."

Name: Sherin
Born: March 20, 1994
Twitter: @sherinsonia

"Menurut saya autism itu adalah kelainan namun bukan berarti orang yg autis itu gila,hanya saja mereka tidak dapat mengontrol emosinya. Orang yang autis khususnya anak-anak jika di bimbing terus dalam arti di salurkan hobby nya, di arahkan dengan diberi pendidikan yang seharusnya, dengan begitu anak-anak yang autis akan dapat berkembang seperti anak-anak yang biasa bahkan mereka mampunyai talenta yang luar biasa."

Name : Yasmina Anggraini
Born : Jakarta, 2 Juni 1993
Twitter : @YasminaAngraini
"Autism is not disease, they're same like us. Me and they are born from our mother, we can stand by our feet, we have eyes, mouth, ear, head and another else. Only one different, that is the way of communicate. we should care and help them to get to know a lot of people easily and hone their talents like the stars that shine. Let's speak up together, friends"