Television shows have the power to spread awareness about different cultures, conditions, relationships, and individual struggles that we face in society. One popular Netflix show, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, is currently making waves for the way it’s shedding light on the day-to-day struggles in the life of an autistic adult.
The show centers around Woo Young-Woo, a lawyer who is also autistic. Woo studies law and gets accepted into one of Seoul’s top law firms. In each TV episode, a specific case is highlighted. Throughout the show, viewers get a unique perspective into how the female lawyer’s autism impacts her professional and personal life.
By watching the show, you can get a better understanding of how individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder handle situations like bullies, falling in love, and work-related situations. You can currently stream the show on Netflix.
In today’s world, it’s never been more important to understand the unique challenges associated with ASD. Autism is the fastest growing neurodevelopmental disorder, and more people are getting a diagnosis every day. That means many more people are affected by autism, either directly or indirectly, than ever before.
All that said, it’s necessary to become informed about this neurodevelopmental condition to ensure that you’re treating your autistic peers with the respect and care they need. If you believe that you might know someone who is on the spectrum, then it might be beneficial to seek out an assessment or screening. The right diagnosis can help connect you or your loved one with the right care.
Do You Think Someone You Love Could be on the Spectrum?
Autism is marketed by difficulty with social interactions, repetitive behaviors, sensory sensitivities, and intense interests. Younger children can display delayed language development, skill regression, and difficulty understanding. Symptoms range widely, though, so it’s best to consider getting an evaluation if you suspect autism could be impacting your loved one’s life.
Here at the Nevada Autism Center, we carry out childhood autism assessments in the form of direct and direct functional analyses (FAs). We evaluate potential neurodiversity by making direct contact with you, your family, and your child. We will also ask you and your child’s primary care physician to fill out various questionnaires and checklists. From there, we will evaluate your child through direct observation.
Through this process, our team seeks to uncover your child’s weaknesses, strengths, and skills. We use all this information to create a personalized treatment program for your child. The goal of the program will be to eliminate maladaptive behavior and redirect it to appropriate responses instead.
30 years of research on ABA therapy on individuals with ASD show that early intensive behavioral intervention can help a child improve their communication, socialization, and listening skills. It’s also shown to help foster independence and help individuals on the spectrum navigate daily living skills.
Schedule your child’s ABA evaluation or contact our team now at (702) 660-2005 to discuss your child’s needs in more detail with our team.
