2023-07-28 21:14:30
Maju Lozano revealed that she was diagnosed with autism: “I can’t stand the textures of strawberries, some sounds or lights,” she said
Maju Lozano said goodbye to the “Todas las tardes” (El Nueve) cycle following seven seasons to seek a new direction in her career. Saying goodbye to her, she began to express her feelings for her departure and was surprised to say that she was diagnosed with autism. “I am autistic. For me it was being born once more, rebuilding 51 years of doubts, looking for explanations where there were none. I don’t want to explain autism, it’s something I’m still learning. It seems to me that the most important thing is that I am no longer broken, I always felt like a broken person,” said the driver.
“At one point I thought I was adopted. Since I was very young, I felt that it was a world in which I did not belong, that there were no groups in which I identified myself. Things happened to me that she didn’t understand, like not being able to tolerate the color red, not being able to eat strawberries, not being able to eat blueberries, not being able to wear red clothes. Now I understand that I am not going to eat strawberries not because I am a crazy bitch, but because I can’t stand the textures of strawberries, some sounds or lights”, she recounted.
Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood and eventually causes problems in functioning in society, for example, in social situations, at school and at work SPAIN EUROPA ANDALUCÍA SALUD VITHAS
Then he clarified that he decided to make his diagnosis public with the aim of demystifying prejudices regarding autism. “It is a condition and it is a spectrum. I am telling this because I have always been honest and it seems to me that from my place I can help someone clear up doubts. Although I am not a standard bearer at all, I can barely live with my life, ”she said. In the end, she Lozano expressed: “There are days when nothing happens and there are days that it hurts when they touch me, when they look at me. But I’m always from a place of gratitude. It is important to know where one comes from, to have explanations for a lot of things, it is something that we all deserve”.
The driver joined several celebrities with her diagnosis of autism, who in recent times have made public their psychological discomfort and the problems they have had to face with disorders such as anxiety, depression or panic attacks, as was the case with Tini Stoessel, Lali Esposito and Alejandro Sanz, among others.
According to specialists from the American Mayo Clinic health and research center, “autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that affects the way a person perceives and socializes with other people, which It causes problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes restricted and repetitive behavior patterns. The term “spectrum” refers to a wide range of symptoms and severity.
The term “spectrum” is used to describe autism because there is a wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms experienced by people with these disorders.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a guide created by the American Psychiatric Association, people with autism spectrum disorders often have difficulty communicating and interacting with other people; limited interests and repetitive behaviors and symptoms that increase your ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life. Symptoms manifest primarily in the first two years of life, although diagnosis usually takes a few more years.
“The first manifestations in children are alterations in non-verbal communication, such as low eye contact, few smiles, few or no communicative gestures to point or share,” Dr. Silvia Panighini, head of the Psychiatry Sector, told Infobae. Child of Fleni. “Many children with ASD also present delays in language development: little babbling and little imitation of sounds, repetition of what is heard or a slower evolution in speech. The game can be repetitive and lonely.
Making little or inconsistent eye contact is one of the symptoms of autism (Freepik)
People with this condition usually have peculiarities in the processing of sensory stimuli such as intolerance to certain sounds, fascination with the movement of objects or preference for certain textures. A characteristic that Lozano highlighted when he commented on how the ASD manifested itself in her.
Throughout their development, people with ASD may have difficulty relating to others, interpreting their gestures or intentions, and sharing their interests. These challenges in communication and socialization are very often associated with other difficulties that can interfere with their functioning and that are usually the reason for the initial consultation. For example, fine and gross motor difficulties, short attention spans, and learning and behavior problems. In many boys and young people, memory capacities and interest in certain topics also stand out, which transform them into knowledgeable experts on specific topics.
“It is often more difficult to diagnose autism spectrum disorders in adults than in children. In adults, some autism spectrum symptoms may overlap with those of other mental health disorders, such as anxiety disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,” said the US National Institute of Mental Health.
Symptoms manifest primarily in the first two years of life, although unfortunately diagnosis can take years
And he recommended: “Any adult who notices that they have signs or symptoms of autism spectrum disorders should talk to their doctor and ask them to refer them to be evaluated for these disorders”
The evaluation, according to this institution, can also include conversations with the parents and other people who once cared for them, as well as with other family members to learn the history of the person’s early development, which can help to obtain a diagnosis. accurate. “Getting a correct diagnosis of autistic disorder as an adult can help people understand past challenges, identify personal strengths, and find the right kind of help. Studies are underway to determine the types of services and supports that may be most helpful in improving the functioning and integration into the community of transition-age autistic adults and youth,” they stated.
Treatment for autism spectrum disorders should begin as soon as possible following diagnosis. “Early treatment is important because the right care and services can lessen the difficulties people have while helping them learn new skills and make the most of their strengths. The myriad of problems that people with these disorders face means that there is no single best treatment for those on the autism spectrum. Working closely with a doctor is important to find the best combination of treatments and services,” the institute said.
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