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What types of issues may someone with autism experience?
Common Challenges
- social phobia.
- excessive worry/rumination.
- obsessive compulsive behaviour.
- hyper-vigilance, or seeming “shell shocked”
- phobias.
- avoidance behaviours.
- rigid routines and resistance to change.
- stimming and/or self-injurious behaviour.
What are the rights of an individual with autism?
All individuals with autism are recognized as equal before and under the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law, including equal access to effective legal protection.
Is autism a disability under the Equality Act 2010?
Autism, disability and health Under the Equality Act 2010, autism is a lifelong “mental impairment”. The definition of disability in the Equality Act 2010 disregards the benefit provided by any medications, treatments, or aids.
Is there a lot of discrimination against autistic people?
Autism Discrimination. The United Nations reports that discrimination against the autistic is the rule, not the exception. Discrimination isn’t always about open prejudice or bigotry, but more often about a lack of understanding, acceptance or knowledge.
Is your child being discriminated against because of special needs?
Because discrimination exists in our society, people with special needs, your children, will become negatively impacted. You will be able to identify if your children are suffering from discrimination by some of the following.
How do I deal with discriminatory behavior from my autistic child?
Understanding that fear is what drives individuals to act in discriminatory ways, when you do see it happening to your autistic child or adult relative, there are several ways to deal with it. 1. Deal with it directly. Let that person know their behavior is offensive and rude.
How do I know if my child is being discriminated against?
This is important because you as advocates for your children will want to take steps to address this discrimination. You will know it is discrimination when: • You bring your child into a public facility like a mall, restaurant, or park and you sense people staring or whispering.