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Dealing with autism: What you need to know about the disorder and how you can help people with it

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Updated on: 05 April,2023 11:21 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Nascimento Pinto | nascimento.pinto@mid-day.com

Even as people celebrate World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, how many of us know what Autism is? Mid-day Online spoke to city experts to help people understand more about the developmental disorder. They not only share common misconceptions but also actionable solutions

Dealing with autism: What you need to know about the disorder and how you can help people with it

Autism is a developmental disorder characterised by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and by restricted and repetitive behaviours. Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: IStock

Thane-based Rishabh Birla, who lives with autism, has always found it difficult to understand and comprehend non-verbal communication, social cues and body language. The challenge has also extended to his social skills where it often becomes difficult for him to make and maintain friendships. The 27-year-old policy analyst explains, “Due to differences in social communication, perception and processing, it causes difficulties to interact with people, regulating my own emotions, as well as issues in executive functioning like planning and organising.”

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