Autism is a developmental disorder that affects how a person interacts, communicates and behaves. Symptoms usually appear within the first three years of life but can be over looked and not realized until later in life as well.

some early childhood systems may include but are not limited to;

1. Repetitive behavior and limited interest
2. Heightened or reduced sensitivity to sensory input – which can make everyday experiences overwhelming.
3. Obsessive interest in things
4. Lack of responding to name
5. Lack of responding to eye contact
6. Not playing pretend games or imaginative play
7. Getting upset from changes
8. Different motor behaviors – delay in speech, flappy hands,

The brains of people with autism, produce 42% more information than a normal brain. People with autism brain’s have LOTS of more neurons, they get MORE of all senses, hearing, seeing, smelling, feeling & tasting. This is why people with Autism get so OVERLOADED. Types of overloads people with autism usually experience:
• FEELING overload
• SMELL overload
• SOUND overload
• Visual Overload & LIGHT overloads can occur.

Autism cannot be CURED, but it CAN be HELPED. Speech therapy improves communication skills, Physical therapy helps build motor skills, behavior therapy encourages desired behavior, and cognitive behavioral therapy can help regulates emotion.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the estimated prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children in the United States is1 in 31 (3.2%).This is based on data from the 2022 Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network survey however their prediction did entail a continuous rise in years to come which match with currently available data.

Autism is also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Term “Spectrum” reflects the diverse range of symptoms and abilities among individuals with autism, or ASD.

Autism is NOT an illness, it is a condition, which causes your brain to work and process things differently.

Families with children with autism often are unable to travel to PREFERED destinations and vacations because of unknown sensory overloads that may be dormant in the environments and the discomfort that may bring the autistic individual.

It is important to normalize public environments and simulate what a "vacation" day may look like as early and routinly as possible or needed so comfortability and normalization allows more serene transitions for the autistic individual which in turn results in less stress for everyone as well.

Many modern-day individuals diagnosed with autism have gone on to lead incredibly successful and inspiring lives, breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible. Temple Grandin – Scientist and Autism Advocate – has revolutionized the livestock industry and become a powerful voice for neurodiversity. In the entertainment world, Anthony Hopkins – Award-Winning Actor, who received a late-life autism diagnosis, has won multiple accolades for his craft. Dan Aykroyd – Comedian and Co-Creator of Ghostbusters has openly shared how his autism shaped his creativity. In sports, Elijah "EJ" McKown – Division I College Football Player and Clay Marzo – Professional Surfer, have thrived despite their diagnoses. Satoshi Tajiri – Creator of Pokémon has also credited autism with helping him focus deeply on his creative work. These individuals—and many others—prove that being on the spectrum doesn’t limit one’s potential for greatness. Instead, it can be a different lens through which brilliance shines.

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