Autism is the second most common developmental delay diagnosed in the US; a recent study suggests that as many as one child in 150 has autism. Despite its prevalence, autism is a disorder that is still largely misunderstood. Many people have an idea of what a “typical” autistic person is like: non-verbal, dumb, sitting in ...
I owe the “weird kid” who ate paste in second grade an apology. I understand now that he wasn’t strange, but had autism. This was a time when autism wasn’t as noticed, not diagnosed, and especially not high-functioning autism, including Asperger’s. I get it now. My son has autism. Discovering the differences in my son ...
Autism is a condition that impairs social interaction with others, you also have problems with verbal as well as nonverbal communication a pattern of repetitive behavior. Most children that is diagnosed with autism have problem with using language or forming a relationship with others. Autism starts at early childhood and can show signs and symptoms ...
When people think of Autism, they think of severe mental retardation or they think of a person who is unable to care for themselves and function in society. This view is very far from the truth, as there are different levels of Autism. Not all people with Autism are deemed incapable of the minutest things. ...
Asperger’s Syndrome, according to the dictionary, is a severe and incurable neurobiological disorder that is characterized by problems with socializing, odd behavior patterns, attention to details of objects and often a keen ability to memorize. Asperger’s Syndrome is part of the Autism Spectrum Disorders and is considered by some to be high functioning Autism. The ...
