Somali American Autism Foundation

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Autism

Maxaad Ka Taqaan Xanuunka Autism-Ka? (A lenghty and thoughtful explanation by Dr. Reiff from Univ of MN Autism Clinic and Dr. Edwards - President of AAP - MN Chapter.

What is Autism:

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, lack or delayed communication and restricted/repetitive behavior.

Waa Maxay Autism:
Xanuunka Autisimka Isbektiram (Autism Spectrum Disorders ama ASD)
Autisimku waa naafannimo wax u dhinta ilmaha kobaciisa iyo dabcigiisa iyo habka ay ula xiriiraan dadka iyo dunida ku hareersan. Saddex meelood ayaa ugu badan meelaha ay dadka autisimka qaba dhibaatooyinku ka qabsadaan. Saddexdaa meelood waxaa lagu magaabaa “dhimmanaanta saddex geeska ah”
1. Dhibaatada la xiriirta fahamka iyo adeegsiga luqadda lagu xiriiro

2. Dhibaatada la xiriirta dhexgalka bulshada iyo xiriirka dadweynaha
3. Dareenada ay ka mid yihiin codka, iftiinka ama taabashada oo dhiba

What are the symptoms of Autism:
Some of the symptoms of autism are: lack of eye contact, pre occupation with certain subjects or objects, wanting things to be same and insisting on routines, absence or delay of imaginary and social play, preferring to play alone, over or under sensitive to smell, touch and sound sensory.

Diagnoses:
Autism can be educationally identified by education professionals. However, it is very important to get a medical diagnoses. Ask your child’s peditrician to refer you to a specialist. Waa muhiim in waalidku ilmahiisa geeyo dhakhtar ku takhasusay Autismka oo si fiican loo baaro.

Treatments and Therapies:
Education – Schools
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Feeding Therapy
Behavior Therapy
Alternative Therapy
Dietary/Nutritional supplements
Play/Social Skills
Auditory Therapy

Note: Not all children respond the same to all treatments. Please always check with your child’s physician before starting any treatment or therapy. However, with early intervention and appropriate therapies many children with autism are able to grow healthy, prosper and reach their full potentials.

VACCINES AND HOW IT STARTED

Vaccine History:
There is written evidence of vaccination in China dating from about 200 B.C. and in India by about 1000 AD. The Ottomans Turks were using powdered smallpox scabs to protect themselves from smallpox in the 1600s. The procedure began to migrate to Europe in the early 1700s and vaccination finally became acknowledged in 1796 when Edward Jenner, an English physician presented a body of research which demonstrated the success of an inoculation of weak virus in warding off death or serious illness due to smallpox.

Jenner’s discovery began a long march to the discovery of vaccines for many life-threatening diseases. As the efficacy of vaccines was proven, governments began to make vaccines available to the public and in many cases require that everyone be immunized.

Vaccines Explained:
A vaccination is an administration of a material (usually some form of the disease in a non-threatening form) that causes the body to react by producing antibodies or other substances that fight the foreign material. This response creates an immunity or protection from the disease, which may last forever or for a period of time, requiring a booster at a later date.

There are three types of vaccine approaches:
1. Inactivated virus – Killed virus is used; although the virus is dead, the protein capsule is intact, causing the immune response to occur. However, these types of vaccines, such as the polio vaccine usually require booster shots.

2. Attenuated viruses – A live virus, either weak or altered to eliminate the ability to strengthen is injected. This type of vaccination creates a strong immune response. Examples are the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines.
3. Recombinant vaccine – The virus itself is not used. Instead, viral proteins that create the immune response are removed from the virus cell and placed into benign viral cells. The benign cells express the protein without presenting a risk. The current Hepatitis vaccine is in recombinant form.

Controversial Safety Issues:
There is a strong minority of people who believe that the increasing rates of autism and learning disabilities in the U.S. are related to its mandatory immunization program. There is still no credible evidence of a correlation between autism and vaccinations. This position is supported by the World Health Organization, CDC, AMA, NIH and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

It is best that you talk to your child's physician about vaccinations and its safety.

Other Possible Causes:
There have been many researchers interested in the areas of Vitamin D, Genetics, as well as other environmental factors.

As of Today, no one knows for sure what the cause and cure for autism is. Meanwhile, our children suffer with this devastating disorder. Therefore, All parents ask that the medical community to work together to solve this puzzle.

How long will Autism remain a mystery or a puzzle not yet solved??? ASK YOURSELF!

WE HOPE & PRAY THAT RESEARCHERS OF ALL SIDES COLLABORATE AND COOPERATE WITH EACH OTHER TO FIND THE CAUSE AND CURE FOR AUTISM FOR THE SAKE OF OUR CHILDREN.
INSHA ALLAH - GOD WILLING THAT WILL HAPPEN!