Many characterize Autism a mental illness, however it is a brain disorder affecting communication. “Autism is a brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate, to reason, and to interact with others. It is a spectrum disorder that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees of severity, and it is often found in combination with other disabilities.” (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Autism Society of Maine.) It is a communication issue that involves parts of the brain; Amygdala, Cerebral Cortex, Basal Ganglia, Corpus Callosum, Cerebellum, Brainstem, and Hippocampus, although other factors contribute to the cause. “Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized
