According to the textbook, it mentions how “autism spectrum disorder consists of deficits in social communication and social interaction and then presence of restrictive and repetitive behavioral patterns” (Chapter 12, pg. 439-440). The textbook also mentions how, “Autism spectrum disorder is a life-long impairment that affects the entire family; only about one third of all people with these disorder are ever able to live independently, however; deficits in the core areas do improve with age, and there are always exceptions to this generally bleak outlook” (Chapter 12, pg. 441).
As I was watching the video about Carly, it was very heartbreaking to watch. Carly is a girl that has Autism who suffers physically and emotionally from having this
As I was watching the video about Carly, it was very heartbreaking to watch. Carly is a girl that has Autism who suffers physically and emotionally from having this